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NNJ. 2017; 6(1): 36-40


A study to assess the knowledge of women regarding dysfunctional uterine bleeding in selected area of Raichur.

Ms. Latha Theresa. P.




Abstract

Aim: A Descriptive study was conducted to assess the women’s knowledge on Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB). The study was conducted among the women between 21 to 51years and above from selected rural area of Raichur (Dt), Karnataka. Methodology: sample size for this study was 100 sample from selected rural area, participants was selected by simple random sampling technique self structured questionnaire was prepared with seven demographic variables such as age, education, occupation, income, age at menarche, marital status and parity. Woman answered questionnaire on knowledge item on Dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Their responses were tabulated, organized analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and internal statistics based on the objectives of the study. Results: The study showed
that majority of the women (38%) following in age group of 41-50 years, 4% of women’s monthly income is Rs.1000 to 3000 and 43% of woman having 3-4 children in the family. The mean and S.D of age (41to50years) is 15.36 and 2.00 and mean of family monthly income mean S.D for Rs.1001 to Rs.3000 is (12.95 S.D=1.28) parity (x=13.112 S.D=2.33) age, family monthly income parity got significant in Chi-Square test. Conclusion: The study Conclusion that mass awareness programmes are required for women residing in rural area regarding Dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Key words: knowledge, women, dysfunctional uterine bleeding






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