| Autor: |
Shingade, Poonam P., Madhavi, H., Khargekar, Naveen |
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development; Jan-Mar2016, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p203-208, 6p |
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Background: Sexually transmitted infections/ Reproductive tract infections are the major public health problems and leading cause of morbidity among men and women in developing countries. Aims & Objectives: To know the pattern of various sexual practices and its association with STI/ RTI among evermarried females. Materials & method: A cross sectional study was carried out in STI/RTI Clinic of Urban Health Centre, Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, Mumbai, involving total 273 evermarried females who attended OPD from January to March 2012. Patients were interviewed on the basis of pretested and preformed questionnaire. Diagnosis of STI/RTIs was done by disease specific investigations. Results: 87.5% of females having STI/RTI had history of first sexual act below 18 years of age. It also showed significant association between sexual practice other than vaginal practices (oral, anal) and STI/RTI. About 79.5% females presented with STI/RTI who were practicing sex during menstruation. Frequency of the sexual act was also associated with these infections. Conclusion: The pattern of various sexual practices and its frequency associated with STI/RTI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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