tailieunhanh - Perceived Gynecological Morbidity among Young ever-married Women living in squatter settlements of Karachi, Pakistan

Focusing on women, girls, and gender equality: A core objective of GHI is to improve health outcomes among women and girls, both for their own sake and because of the centrality of women to the health of their families and communities. Over the long term, improving the health of women enhances their productivity and social and eco- nomic participation. Improving women’s health also benefits, now and in the future, the social and economic develop- ment of families, communities and nations. Girls and women are particularly vulnerable to ill health because of their reproductive role and patterns of gender. | Perceived Gynecological Morbidity among Young ever-married Women living in squatter settlements of Karachi Pakistan Pages with reference to book From 92 To 97 Fatima Sajan Fariyal F. Fikree Department of Community Health Sciences The Aga Khan University Karachi Pakistan. Abstract Background Community-based information on obstetric and gynecological morbidity in developing countries is meager and nearly non-existent in Pakistan. Objectives To estimate the prevalence of specific gynecological morbidities and investigate the predictors of pelvic inflammatory disease Methods Users and non-users of modem contraceptives were identified from eight squatter settlements of Karachi Pakistan and detailed information on basic demographics contraceptive use female mobility decision-making and gynecological morbidities were elicited. Results The perceived prevalence of menstrual disorders were uterine prolapse pelvic inflammatory disease and urinary tract infection . The magnitude of gynecological morbidity was high with about 55 of women reporting at least one gynecological morbidity though fewer reported at least two gynecological morbidities. Significant predictors of pelvic inflammatory disease were intrauterine contraceptive device users OR 95 CI age 20 years OR 95 CI - and urban life style OR 95 CI . Conclusion There is an immense burden of reproductive ill-health and a significant association between eyer users of intrauterine contraceptive device and pelvic inflammatory disease. We therefore suggest improvement in the quality of reproductive health services generally but specifically for family planning services JPMA 49 92 1999 . Introduction Gynecological morbidity has been defined as structural and functional disorders of the genital tract which are not directly related to pregnancy delivery and puerperium. It includes menstrual disorders reproductive tract infections cervical cell changes genital prolapse and .