Knowledge, Behaviors and Prevalence of Reproductive Tract Infections: A Descriptive Study on Rural Women in Hunchun, China
Knowledge, Behaviors and Prevalence of Reproductive Tract Infections: A Descriptive Study on Rural Women in Hunchun, China
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DOI：
10.1016/s1976-1317(10)60012-6
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发表时间：
2010-09-01
影响因子：
2.2
通讯作者：
Kim, Miyong T.
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作者：
Li, Chunyu;Han, Hae-Ra;Kim, Miyong T.
目的-本研究的目的是评估中国农村妇女生殖道感染（RTIs）的患病率，知识和行为在H H H春，中国。方法本研究采用了一个横断面研究设计，方便的样本190名参与者接受小额信贷。数据收集由训练有素的研究人员，利用面对面的访谈和身体examines.Results约1在5个参与者（20.3%）有超过5次怀孕和26.7%有3个或更多的流产。超过一半（57.3%）的研究参与者在检查时有Rh I，92.3%的人报告至少有一种Rh I症状。近一半（49.6%）表现出RTI症状的妇女报告没有利用任何医疗服务。年龄，怀孕次数，RTI的知识和行为被发现是显着的相关性在sample.Conclusions低收入农村妇女RTI的患病率非常高，这表明迫切需要有效的和文化敏感的健康教育，特别是针对贫困农村人口。[亚洲护理研究2010;4（3）：122-129]
Purpose The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence, knowledge and behavior about reproductive tract infections (RTIs) among rural Chinese women in Hunchun, China.Methods The study employed a cross-sectional research design with a convenience sample of 190 participants who had received microfinancing. Data were collected by trained research staff, utilizing face to face interviews and physical examinations.Results About 1 in 5 participants (20.3%) had had more than 5 pregnancies and 26.7% had had 3 or more abortions. More than half (57.3%) of study participants had an Rh I at the time of examination, and 92.3% reported having had at least one Rh I symptom. Nearly half (49.6%) of the women who exhibited RTI symptoms reported no utilization of any healthcare services. Age, number of pregnancies, RTI knowledge, and behavior were found to be significant correlates in the sample.Conclusions The prevalence of RTI among low-income rural Chinese women were extremely high, indicating the urgent need for effective and culturally sensitive health education, particularly targeted to the poor rural population. [Asian Nursing Research 2010;4(3):122-129]