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Use of Predictors as a Proxy Determine the Possible Diagnosis of RTI/STIS


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1 Community Medicine, Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon Kh., (M.S.), India
2 Community Medicine and Anesthesiology, Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon Kh., (M.S.), India
     

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Background: Global estimates showed that, between 5-15% of the burden of diseases is associated with failure to address reproductive health needs. More accurate data on RTI/STIs and their underlying causes will result in more appropriate programmatic and policy responses.
Objective: To study use of predictors as proxy for determining the possible diagnosis of RTI/STIs
Material and methods: One hundred and thirty three and ninety women suffering from RTI/STI from urban slums and rural area were included in the study. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine predictors of morbidity. Results: The predictors for RTI/STI in study participants were Parity, sanitary protection use and domestic violence at P<0.05.

Keywords

Parity, Per Capita Income, Autonomy
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Yogita Amit Hiwarkar
Community Medicine, Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon Kh., (M.S.), India
Amit A. Hiwarkar
Community Medicine and Anesthesiology, Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon Kh., (M.S.), India

Abstract


Background: Global estimates showed that, between 5-15% of the burden of diseases is associated with failure to address reproductive health needs. More accurate data on RTI/STIs and their underlying causes will result in more appropriate programmatic and policy responses.
Objective: To study use of predictors as proxy for determining the possible diagnosis of RTI/STIs
Material and methods: One hundred and thirty three and ninety women suffering from RTI/STI from urban slums and rural area were included in the study. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine predictors of morbidity. Results: The predictors for RTI/STI in study participants were Parity, sanitary protection use and domestic violence at P<0.05.

Keywords


Parity, Per Capita Income, Autonomy

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