PATTERN OF ANTIBIOTICS USE FOR TREATMENT OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN NON-PREGNANT FEMALE VISITING IN GYNAECOLOGY OPD IN TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL
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Keywords
Urinary tract infection, Bacteriuria, Urinary pathogens
Abstract
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as the presence of microbial pathogens in the urinary tract and female of the age group (12-60 years) are the most vulnerable population. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections seen in primary care. This study aims to estimate the prevalence rate of UTI among females and pattern of use the antibiotics in non-pregnant females.
Methods: This is a cross sectional descriptive study carried out in the department of Gynaecology of our tertiary care teaching institution for a period of 6 months. 102 female attending to the Gynaecology OPD with complain of UTI. Pregnant females were excluded. Each patient was interviewed using a structured interview schedule followed by collection of urine for microscopic examination and culture and the data obtained was evaluated.
The present study has been designed as a cross-sectional study in NCRIMS, Meerut from 1 January 2022 – 31 June 2022. Data was analysed using SPSS 15 software. Prevalence of UTI was calculated using percentages and strength of association was tested between socio-demographic characteristics and prevalence of UTI.
Results: A total number of 102 patients of UTI aged between 12- 60 years were identified during the course of this study. UTI was most commonly (102 patients) seen in the menopausal age group (42-51 years)
Conclusions: UTI is a serious public health problem if untreated. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment will prevent the chances of developing further complication of UTI and will help to reduce the sufferings of the patient, hospital stay and economic loss
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Jyotsna Sharma
Professor Department of Pharmacology Santosh Deemed to be University Ghaziabad
Shaktibala Dutta
Professor & Head of Pharmacology, Santosh Deemed to be University Ghaziabad
Kapil Dev Ssgar
Ph. D Research Scholar, Santosh Medical College & Hospital, Santosh Deemed to be University Ghaziabad
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Anurag Bajpai
Professor & Head of Pharmacology, NCRIMS Meerut
Neelima Agrawal
Professor of OBG, Santosh Deemed to be University Ghaziabad