• J.Poornima Mary Rodriguez

Abstract: In India 40 million cases of sexually transmitted infection/ reproductive tract infections emerge each year. The great impact is on women and children. So the main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of reproductive tract infections among women of reproductive age group. Non-experimental descriptive survey design was used. 100 samples were selected using purposive sampling technique. Self-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. 26% had more than two symptoms of reproductive tract infections. The most frequently reported symptoms included burning micturation (16%), itching of genitalia (19%), pain in lower abdomen (20%), dyspareunia (13%) and spotting of blood after intercourse (10%). There was a significant association found between women with reproductive tract infections and selected demographic variables like age, use of contraceptive devices and menstrual practices. The study reveals that it is important to create community awareness and to ensure proper menstrual hygiene to reduce the increasing trend of reproductive tract infections.

Prevalence,Reproductive tract infections

"A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Reproductive Tract Infections among Women in Selected Urban Area, Coimbatore", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no.465-472, April-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2104265.pdf

"A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Reproductive Tract Infections among Women in Selected Urban Area, Coimbatore", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no. pp465-472, April-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2104265.pdf