Factors contributing to the prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis among girls studying at Katunguru Seed Secondary School in Rubirizi District
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2017-10
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Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences
Abstract
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an opportunistic fungal of the female lower genital tract, the vulva and the vagina caused by Candida spp. (Sobel, et al, 2007). The purpose of the study is to assess the factors contributing to the prevalence of Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VCC) among secondary school girls at Katunguru seed school in Rubirizi district. The study design used was an analytical cross-sectional design which utilized quantitative method of data collection. The sample size of 60 respondents was employed, achieved through simple random sampling. The study found out that there were relationships between social-demographic characteristics and prevalence of VVC, most of the girls (80%) had some awareness about VVC and majority of the respondents (75%) had good practices towards the prevention and reducing the prevalence of VVC There is a great need for health education by health workers to explain to the girls issues concerning their health and also emphasize proper test and confirm the diagnoses of diseases and give full treatment for the diagnosed cases.
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A research report submitted to the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of a Diploma in Nursing Science
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Vulvovaginal candidiasis prevalence, Girls, Katunguru Seed Secondary School, Rubirizi district