"A Study To Identify The Factors Affecting The Utilization Of Available Health Care Services Among Women With Gynecological Problems In The Selected Slum Area Of Dehradun, Uttarakhand"

Abstract

The finding of the study revealed that majority of women (55%) experienced menstrual-related issues, which were then followed by lower abdomen pain (24%), white discharge (21%), and urinary tract infection (6%). Except for urinary tract infection, which is more common in women between the ages of 15 and 25, women in the 26 years and older age group reported having more gynecological-related issues.

Abdominal pain was more common (reported by 29 percent of women who gave birth for the first time before the age of 18), menstrual problems were more common (reported by 59 percent of women who gave birth between the ages of 18 and 24), and white discharge and urinary tract infections were more common (reported by 8 percent of women who gave birth after the age of 25).Nearly 46% of the women reported having at least one gynecological issue, 20% reported having two issues, 6% reported having three issues, and only 1% had all four issues.