Document
Gynecological and related morbidities among ever-married Omani women.
Identifier
DOI: 10.2307/3583403
Source
African journal of reproductive health. v. 8, 3, p. 188-197
Contributors
Afif, Mustafa., Author
Fathalla, Mohamed M. F., Author
Country
Oman
City
Muscat
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Gregorian
2004-12-01
Language
English
Subject
English abstract
To assess the prevalence and correlates of gynecologic and related morbidity in Omani women, a nationally representative sample of Omani women selected by a multi-stage, stratified probability sampling procedure was selected (total = 364). Questionnaire interview, physical and gynecological examination, and laboratory investigations were used to elicit information. The prevalence of lower reproductive tract infections was 22.4%, upper reproductive tract infections 2.7%, and cervical dysplasia was very rare. Genital prolapse was present in 10%, 11% had a urinary infection, 27% were anaemic, 23% were hypertensive, and 54% were either overweight or obese. The predictors of common morbidities were assessed using regression analysis according to a pre-specified conceptual model.
ISSN
1118-4841
Category
Journal articles