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A STUDY ON ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND AWARENESS REGARDING URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN TUMKUR REGION

Sanjana B. S.1, Shekar P. N., Shwetha J. H., Sindhu B. M., Sowmya H. N., Dr. Nagarjuna D.*

Abstract

Urinary tract infection is defined as the presence of microorganism in the urinary tract that cannot be accounted for by contamination. The organism present have the potential to invade the tissues of the urinary tract. Objective: The study aims to evaluate and carry out the assessment o Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness regarding urinary tract infections among college students in Tumkur region. Methodology: a cross sectional observational study was carried out for three months in various college in Tumkur region by using selfprepared Questionnaire study was conducted in online survey by creating Google form. Results: As a result, Total 265 college students have participated during the study period. Assessed the participants according to gender wise, Age, Marital status, Year of studying, Residential area, where they lives with, Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness components among the participants. Out of 265, 101(38.11%) are males and 164(61.88%) are females. The majority of participants were in the age group are 18-20 are 143(53.96%), Most of participants according to Marital status are unmarried shows 262(98.86%). The majority of participants according to Year of studying belongs to first year shows 98(36.98%) most of the participants according to residential area belongs to Town are 179(67.985), The majority of participants according to where they lives with belongs to hostel are 119(44.90%), most of the participants according to Assessment of knowledge reveals that showing poor knowledge category are 121(45.66%). Bases on Assessment of Attitude, majority of the participants shows that good attitude category are 143(53.96%) and finally assessed the awareness components among the participants. Conclusion: Our study conclude that many students lack adequate knowledge about UTI’s their causes symptoms and prevention strategies. So, this study suggests implementing health education programs and awareness programs that focus on UTI can help bridge knowledge gaps and promote healthy behaviors. Educating them regularly would improve their current level of knowledge and makes them complete enough for the public health services. So, suggesting accessible and confidential health services on camps can encourage students to seek medical attention when needed.

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