IMPACT OF SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON VAGINAL DISCHARGE

Abstract

Introduction:- Vaginal discharge is one of the most common complaint in women attending obstetrics and Gynecology outpatient department. It increases the morbidity in women. AIM : The study is aimed at identifying the impact of the social and demographic variables associated with the complaint of vaginal discharge. Method :This is a hospital based prospective observational study conducted in the obstetries and gynecology outpatient department of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical college , Bhagalpur , Bihar. Pretested questionnaire was done on women with Vaginal discharge . Results : The total number of cases mere 60. The results were vaginal discharge common among 26-35 yr of age . 15.6% among lower socio economic class women , 33.6% among women living with their husband , 27.6% has vaginal discharge who got married before 18 yrs of age. 44% women perceived no specic symptoms. Conclusion : Awarness regarding personal and menstrual hygiene is mandatory among women to lower the incidence of vaginal discharge