A case control study on uterine prolapse in a Chandigarh slum

Santosh Sharma, Inderjit Walia, Amarjeet Singh

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Abstract

The aim of this population based case control study was to analyse the risk factors of self reported uterine prolapse among women aged 15 years and above in the study area. A house-to-house sarvey was done to screen the women utilizing a checklist of indicator symptoms of uterine prolapse. An age (± 2 years) and parity matched control was selected for each case to analyse the risk factors. Odds of uterine prolapse were significantly higher among women with history of abortion, perinatal mortality, adverse practices during delivery and delivery by untrained dais. Odds ratio was also higher among women having family history of prolapse. Improvement in the quality of ante, intra and post-natal care is likely to alleviate the problem of uterine prolapse in the study area. Focus is needed on training of birth attendants.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)143-148
Number of pages6
JournalBulletin, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Volume37
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Reproductive health
  • Self report
  • Uterine prolapse
  • Women's health

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