To determine the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis among reproductive age women in DHQ hospital Timergara

Abstract

Background: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is one the most common causes of vaginal discharges that occur in women of reproductive age. This cross sectional study was focused on the prevalence of BV in patients presenting to DHQ hospital, Lower Dir, KP.
 Objectives: To determine the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis. Study was conducted at DHQ hospital Timergara, Dir Lower, KP Pakistan after taking approval from hospital.
 Materials and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at DHQ hospital Timergara, Dir Lower, KP after taking approval from hospital’s ethical committee. Patients from 18 to 45 years were included (only married patients). Written consent was taken from the patients. Patients having bacterial vaginosis were enrolled in the study.
 Results: A total of 384 patients of reproductive age group with symptoms of bacterial vaginosis presented to DHQ Hospital Timergara from April 2020 till September 2020. The results showed that higher number of bacterial vaginosis was detected in age group of 21 to 30 years that is 61 (32.4%) while the lowest number was 31 (16.5%) which was detected in 18-20 years’ age group. Bacterial vaginosis was found to be statistically insignificant with age groups keeping P < 0.05).
 Conclusion: It was concluded that Bacterial Vaginosis is common cause of vaginal discharge. Proper hygiene should be maintained. Medical professional such as gynecologists should help the patients understand the dangers of BV and how to avoid it through proper counselling.
 Recommendation: The overall prevalence according to this study was 49%, the mean age of the patients was 30.76±8.75 while the highest prevalence was found in the age group of 21 to 30 years. Proper counselling by the gynecologists regarding hygiene is needed to control bacterial vaginosis.