Assess the knowledge on vaginal infection among women

Abstract

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal wall. The vagina is lined by stratified squamous epithelium. Vaginal infection can cause vaginal discharge, discomfort and vaginal odour. A discharge can results from certain sexually transmitted disease such as Chlamydia infection or gonorrhoea. Objective To assess the knowledge on vaginal infection among women. Methodology The research approach was Quantitative in nature. A descriptive research design was selected for the study. The study population included women at reproductive age group between the age group of 25 to 45 years at Taramani, Chennai. From the general population, 30 women were chosen using non-Probability convenient sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the demographic variables and knowledge of vaginal infection. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result Majority (73.3%) of the samples had inadequate knowledge of vaginal infection and 26.7% of the samples had moderate knowledge on vaginal infection. Conclusion Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal wall, the lining of the vagina is the stratified squamous epithelium, and vaginal infections can cause vaginal discomfort and vaginal secretions. The study emphasized the need for effective community education on women's reproductive health.