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Detection of CA Cervix by Visual Inspection Using Acetic Acid Among Reproductive Age Women

J Jasmine null, Silpa P1 null, J Jasmine2 null, Jayestri Kurushev3 null, A Felicia Chitra4 null

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Community and Public Health Nursing 4(3):p 161-165, September-December 2019. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.4319.7

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Silpa P, J Jasmine, Jayestri Kurushev et al. Detection of CA Cervix by Visual Inspection Using Acetic Acid Among Reproductive Age Women. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2019;4(3):161–165.

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Received : September 02, 2019         Accepted : September 30, 2019          Published : October 10, 0209

Abstract

Background: Pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, it is the infection of the organ of a women reproductive system, is the one of the most serious infections of women today. Mainly inflammation and infection of the upper genital tract, they include the uterus, fallopian tube, and cervix. PID can cause serious problem if it’s not treated. Methodology: The quantitative Cross-sectional design was used to conduct this study. 100 reproductive age women were selected by using purposive sampling technique and who were attending the OG clinic at selected CHC, Puducherry. Out of 100, 63 reproductive age women had PID symptoms, and cervical screening done. Data collection was done by self structured questionnaire. It has two section. Section A comprises of: Socio demographic variables and Section B consist of: Self structured checklist to identify the symptoms of PID and prevalence of CA cervix by Acetic acid test among Reproductive age women. Result: The finding showed that 63 (63%) of Reproductive age women had symptoms of PID and 37 (37%) of Reproductive age women had normal characteristics of cervix. Application of Acetic acid in Cervix, findings showed that 63 (100%) of Reproductive age women had no Aceto white areas. Conclusion: Majority of the reproductive age women had symptoms of PID and not aware of pelvic inflammatory disease. If create awareness will prevent pelvic inflammatory disease and associated problems.

 

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Silpa P, J Jasmine, Jayestri Kurushev et al. Detection of CA Cervix by Visual Inspection Using Acetic Acid Among Reproductive Age Women. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2019;4(3):161–165.

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September 02, 2019 September 30, 2019 October 10, 0209
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.4319.7

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CA cervix; Visual inspection using acetic acid; Reproductive age women.

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Received September 02, 2019
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