Management of RTI and Health Seeking Behavior of Women in The Reproductive Age Group

Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs) are a significant public health problem as they cause widespread morbidity and mortality in men and women, especially during reproductive age. A study to assess the knowledge regarding reproductive tract infections and health seeking behaviour of woman in the reproductive age group, at Milagnor was conducted among 50 women. The results showed that majority 26 (52%) had inadequate knowledge and 26 (52%) had moderately desirable health seeking behavior. Knowledge and health seeking behavior had good positive correlation. There was a significant association between demographic variables such as age income, education, age at menarche with the findings.