Abstract

To ascertain the local prevalence of reproductive tract infections. To research the impact of various factors on the prevalence of genital infections. To research the incidence of RTI symptoms during the intervention period. To evaluate the outcomes in light of a preintervention study carried out in 1996-1997. Method: Every married woman between the ages of 15 and 45 was the subject of a cross-sectional community-based study that was conducted at Department of Community Medicine, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India from February 2022 to January 2023 and evaluated by questionnaire, laboratory test, and physical examination to identify reproductive tract infections. To conduct the study, approval was requested. The health assistant went to the 412 women who were included in the study population, described how the examination would work, got their permission, and offered them to participate. Result: There were 70 abortions total, of which 12 were induced and 58 were spontaneous. Seven of the induced abortions used dilatation and curettage, two used injections, and three used tablets. 98 (22%) of the women had primary infertility. The variables for RTIs had a p value less than 0.2: housewife, intervention arm, tubectomy, sanitary napkins, husband's agricultural work, respondent's education, socioeconomic level, and husband's education. The intervention arm, the usage of sanitary napkins, the presence of a spouse who serves in the military, and the level of education of the respondent were all STIs factors with a p value less than 0.2. Conclusion: A comprehensive community-based intervention approach reduced reproductive tract infections in this study. Health-aides and female doctors were used. RTIs and STIs decreased postintervention. Health-aide and doctor arms fell significantly. Education was found to affect RTIs. Symptomatic RTI diagnosis was unreliable. Prioritise female literacy and school health instruction. Health-seeking couples should talk. Clinical examination and limited laboratory tests like wet preparation are needed to diagnose.

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