Awareness of Women Regarding Vaginal Discharge

Abstract

The present study aimed to assess women awareness regarding vaginal discharge. Study design: Cross sectional design was utilized. Study sitting: The study was conducted at 17 faculties at Mansoura University. Study sample: A total of 500 employees selected by systematic random sample. Tool of data collection: A structured interviewing questionnaire was used. It included five parts to assess general characteristics, obstetrical history, knowledge and health seeking behavior regarding vaginal discharge and the incidence of abnormal vaginal discharge among the studied sample. Results: The finding of this study revealed that less than quarter of the employees complained of abnormal vaginal discharge. More than half of studied women had bad knowledge score. More than half of them did not consider vaginal discharge as a serious problem that need medical examination. There was a highly statistical significant relation between total knowledge score level and using reusable sanitary pad and abnormal vaginal discharge. Conclusion: The abnormal vaginal discharge was common among women at Mansoura University. In addition, the women had poor awareness regarding vaginal discharge. Recommendations: This study recommended that the health care provider should prepare and implement health programs for raising the community awareness about vaginal discharge characteristics and early medical checkup that will improve hygienic practices and therefore decrease abnormal vaginal discharge.