Abstract
Objectives: (1) To determine the prevalence, agents of RTIs among married women of the reproductive age group in A Luoi, Thua Thien Hue; (2) Tosurvey some factors influencing the occurrence of the disease. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 460 married women of the productive age group (18 – 49 years) in A Luoi district from 5/2015 to 5/2016. This was followed by interview, clinical examination and collection of samples for laboratory tests. Results: The prevalence of RTIs among the reproductive age group women was 37.6%, of which vaginitis 26.1%, vaginitis & cervicitis 11.5%. Pathogenic agents included: Bacteria 32.4%, Gardnerella vaginosis 35.3%, Candida 17.3%, Candida& bacteria 7.5%, pus-forming bacteria 7.5%. There was no case of Trichomonas Vaginalis. There is a link between RTIs and abortion history and sexual hygiene practices. Conclution: The prevalence of RTIs was 37.6%. The causative agent is Gardnerella vaginosis 35.3%, Candida infection 17.3%. There is a link between RTIs and abortion history and sexual hygiene practices. Key words: RTIs (Reproductive Tract Infections), A Luoi
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