Marital Transition and Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections: A Comprehensive Study among Women Aged 18-25 in Bangladesh
Published: 2023-10-07
Page: 113-118
Issue: 2023 - Volume 6 [Issue 1]
Md. Shourav Ali
Department of Public Health, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Chuadanga-7200, Bangladesh.
Sazin Islam *
Department of Public Health, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Chuadanga-7200, Bangladesh.
Sharmin Akter
Central Medical College, Cumilla-3500, Bangladesh.
Md. Shariful Islam
Department of Public Health, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Chuadanga-7200, Bangladesh.
Sarmin Siraj Sormy
Department of Public Health, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Chuadanga-7200, Bangladesh.
Mst. Sharmin Sultana Soby
Department of Public Health, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Chuadanga-7200, Bangladesh.
Umme Sumaya Afrin
Department of Microbiology, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, especially among young women. The study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of UTIs among newly married women aged 18-25 in Khulna Division, Bangladesh.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 1662 participants from Khulna Division. Data were collected on sociodemographic factors, healthcare access, and UTI history. Chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis.
Results: The overall UTI prevalence was 23.4%, with a significant incidence in the first year of marriage (26.8%) and a 7% rate of recurrent UTIs. Sociodemographic determinants, including age, socioeconomic status, and healthcare access, exhibited significant associations with UTI prevalence.
Conclusion: The study reveals a notable prevalence of UTIs among young married women in Khulna Division, with distinct disparities based on sociodemographic factors. Addressing healthcare access, socioeconomic inequalities, and implementing culturally sensitive interventions are crucial for mitigating UTI prevalence and improving women’s health in the region.
Keywords: Urinary tract infection, prevalence, newly married women, Bangladesh, sociodemographic determinants