Knowledge, attitude and treatment seeking behaviour for reproductive tract infections (RTI) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among married women attending Suraksha Clinic, Madhya Pradesh, India

Authors

  • Anil K Agarwal Department of Community Medicine, G R Medical College, Gwalior 474009
  • Jaya Mishra Department of Community Medicine, G R Medical College, Gwalior 474009
  • Pradeep K Verma Department of Community Medicine, G R Medical College, Gwalior 474009
  • Ramniwas Mahore Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, G R Medical College, Gwalior 474009, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Rani Verma Department of Community Medicine, G R Medical College, Gwalior 474009

Keywords:

Reproductive Tract Infections, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Knowledge, Attitude, Treatment Seeking Behaviour

Abstract

Introduction
Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) represent a vast reservoir of infections and cause major health problems
among women of reproductive age. Such infections are frequently observed in developing countries. The aim
of this study is to explore knowledge of, and attitudes to RTIs/STIs, practice of safe sex and treatment seeking
behaviour among selected married women attending Suraksha Clinic in North Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Published

2024-02-23

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2022): Global Journal of Medicine & Public Health

Section

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