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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1708632
Knowledge regarding Leucorrhoea among women residing in selected urban community of Ludhiana City
Abstract
Background: Reproductive tract infections form one of the major burdens of disease in developing countries. Most of the women suffer from leucorrhoea and do not present themselves for seeking medical treatment in early stage as the women has poor understanding regarding leucorrhoea.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge of females regarding leucorrhoea.
Study Design: Cross- sectional study.
Materials and Methods: The study involved collection of information regarding knowledge of females about leucorrhoeausingmultiple-choice questionnaire. Two hundred and fifty females residing in Model Town, Ludhiana were recruited in the study by using convenient sampling.
Results: The result revealed that only 20% of subjects had good level of knowledge, and 80% subject had poor level of knowledge regarding leucorrhoea. The mean knowledge score regarding leucorrhoea among subjects was 19 with a standard deviation of 3.94. The highest mean knowledge score of 19.5 + 4.69 was in the age group of >35 years.
Publication History
Received: 30 June 2015
Accepted: 14 May 2016
Article published online:
22 April 2020
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