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Abstract

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PREGNANT WOMEN REGARDING URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANCY IN MOSUL CITY, IRAQ

*Dr. Mohammed Sulaiman Ali Alhory, Dr. Sahar Salim Al Taie and Dr. Nawar Mekdad Jameel

ABSTRACT

Background: Pregnancy predisposes women to developing a urinary tract infection, Certain co-morbidities have been associated with increased risk of the infection during pregnancy. The prevalence of urinary tract infection in pregnancy is related closely with socio-economic status, diabetes mellitus, recurrent infection, and anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract. Knowledge and practice of pregnant women concerning urinary tract infection are important factors in prevention of developing the infection. Aim of the study: To assess knowledge Attitude and practice of pregnant women regarding urinary tract infection in pregnancy and demonstrate the association between sociodemographic characteristics and Knowledge, attitude and practice of those women. Methodology: a cross sectional study carried out in Mosul city- Iraq; that involved 400 pregnant women attending primary health care centers and gynecological consultation units in hospitals, a structural questionnaire containing sociodemographic data, knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant women concerning urinary tract infection. Results: 400 pregnant women were contributed, 44% of pregnant women have fair knowledge mainly regarding symptoms for urinary tract infections which represent (86.3%), symptoms with pregnancy like contraction (78%). (81%) pregnant women have good attitude about urinary tract infection in pregnancy mainly regarding consulting a doctor (83.3%), and visiting antenatal care (74.5%). Regarding practice: 68% of pregnant women have fair practices about urinary tract infection mainly towards regular antenatal care (95.3%), and (64.3%) personal hygiene. Conclusions: less than half of the respondents178 (44%) had fair knowledge, 325 (81%) pregnant women have good attitude, and 270 (68%) of pregnant women have fair practices about urinary tract infection in pregnancy.

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