Assessment of Cofactors that Provoking Genital Tract Infection among Women Diagnosed with Gynecological Infection

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1 Nursing Specialist at Mansoura Ophthalmology Hospital, Daqahliya governorate, Egypt

2 Assistant Professor of Woman's Health & Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University.

3 Professor of woman's Health & Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University

Abstract

Background: Genital Tract Infections are considered a major public health problem among women. It is associated with
negative impacts on sexual and family lives. Aim: This study aimed to assess the cofactors that provoking genital tract
infection among women diagnosed with gynecological infection. Methods: A descriptive research design was utilized to
conduct this study at Gynecology outpatient clinics at Obstetrics & Gynecology New Hospital, Mansoura University,
Daqahliya governorate, Egypt, involving a purposive sample of 350 women diagnosed with gynecological infection
during the period from February to December 2018. Tool: A structured interview questionnaire was used to asses
general characteristics, genital hygienic practices and cofactors that provoking genital infection among studied group.
Results: The majority of the studied group had history of genital infection and dried their genitalia with piece of cloth.
Likewise, near to three quarters of them married at young age (18:25 years), bathed in sitting position, didn't wash their
hands before toileting and used disposable sanitary pads. Also, more than half of them used IUD as a contraceptive
method. Conclusion: The current study conclude that marriage at young age, having history of genital infection, bathing
in sitting position, not washing hands before toileting, drying genitalia with piece of cloth after toileting, using
disposable sanitary pads & IUD as a contraceptive method were the common cofactors that provoke genital tract
infection among the studied group. Recommendation: Developing health education program aims to improve women’s
awareness about cofactors that provoking genital tract infection.

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