Knowledge and Attitude towards Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection among Female Workers in Readymade Garment, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections affecting women and remains a major public health concern. Female workers in Bangladesh are particularly vulnerable due to inadequate sanitation facilities, poor personal hygiene, and limited access to health information.
Objective: This study objective was to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding the prevention of urinary tract infection among female workers in selected ready-made garment factories in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 female workers selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using face-to-face interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Results: Knowledge assessment showed that 73.0% had poor knowledge about UTI prevention, and 53.5% demonstrated a negative attitude. Significant associations were found between educational level and both knowledge (χ²=69.70, p<0.001) and attitude (χ²=29.01, p<0.001) towards UTI prevention. Other significant factors associated with knowledge and attitude included number of members sharing toilets at home and workplace, health-related training, source of information, and monthly family income (all p<0.05).
Conclusion: The study revealed inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes toward UTI prevention among female workers. Targeted health education and improved sanitation are recommended to enhance awareness and preventive practices against UTIs in this population.
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