Prevelence and Incedence of Reproductive Tract Infections Among Married Women in India

Abstract

Reproductive tract infections (RTI) are the infections which affects any organ related to genital tract. Reproductive tract infections are also known to act one of the risk factor for transmission of HIV, and are common yet neglected health problem affecting health and social wellbeing of women in their most productive age. The annual incidence of Reproductive tract infections and sexually transmitted infections in India is estimated at 5% or approximately 40 million every year. Although early detection and treatment of Reproductive tract infections can prevent complications and minimize the severity of long-term sequels, still RTI remains undiagnosed and untreated. Reproductive tract infections may also present as symptomatic among women who cause wide spread of disease in the community and also responsible for severe morbidity. Women show less interest on health seeking and have minimal knowledge on RTI/STI. This article provides a summary overview based on the data related to literature shows that age group of women, education, occupation, and standard of living were major factors affecting awareness on reproductive tract infections. Women who were illiterates do not seek treatment due to existing inhibitions regarding reproductive health; need targeted interventions for reproductive health messages. Need to make them aware of simple and the best confirmatory evidence of reproductive tract infections.