Gynecologic Diseases are a Neglected Entity in Rural India: Depiction by Retrospective Analysis of 948 Cases of Gynecology Operation Theatre of a Rural Government Medical College

Abstract

Objectives: Healthcare is the right of every individual but lack of quality infrastructure, lack of quality infrastructure, dearth of qualified medical functionaries and non-access to basic medicines and medical facilities thwarts the reach of health care services to rural population. Women are burdened from diseases and injury related to sexuality and child bearing and scenario is worst for rural women. This study highlights the ignorance and neglecting of her own health by women because of her familial and social responsibilities. Material & method: A cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in a newly established rural medical college from Jan 2012 to September 2015. Data analyzed statistically with spss20. Results: 948 major gynecological procedures performed during this time period, uterovaginal prolapse was the most common (43.88%) symptom and vaginal hysterectomy with pelvic floor repair was most common (36.70%) performed procedure. Sociodemographic profile revealed a mean age of 46.67+2.44 year (46.51%),grand multiparty (56.21%), illiteracy (65.62%) ,rural locality (80.06%), agriculture laborer (64.14%)and low socioeconomic status (62.93%) as the characteristics of women we operated. 33.01% patients took 10 years or more to seek health care for their ailments. Conclusion: It’s high time for the society and for women themselves to stand together and take steps to bring change in their living conditions and health status.