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Urinary Tract Infection and Its Risk Factors in a Tertiary Care Hospital

American Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common health issue all over the world and several factors predispose the people to urinary tract infection. Objective: The study aimed at determining the incidence of Urinary tract infection and factors associated with it. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed among 205 patients in a tertiary care hospital of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Simple convenient sampling and an established inclusion and exclusion criteria was applied to select the participants. After obtaining the informed consent from all participants, data was acquired via a self-designed proforma. Data analysis was carried out through SPSS version 25. Chi square test was applied to check the association between urinary tract infection and predisposing factors. The p-value less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Results: The incidence of urinary tract infection was 12.68%. Urinary tract infection was significantly associated age group (p=0.003...

Urinary Tract Infection and factors associated with it among women in a private medical college

BACKGROUND: The most common bacterial infection in middle aged females is Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), but UTI in older people could be a complicated problem in view of approach to diagnosis, treatment and prevention. It frequently presents with pelvic pain, increased urge to urinate, increased frequency, pain during micturition, foul smelling urine, cloudy urine, blood in the urine and sense of incomplete bladder emptying, fever, chills, vomiting, fatigue, malaise, vaginal irritation and a range of atypical symptoms such as delirium, gastrointestinal signs. OBJECTIVE: The main purpose is to describe the prevalence of UTI in women, to identify factors associated with UTI. METHODS: A cross-sectional, carried out in a private medical college, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry during November 2018 to January 2019. Data were collected from structured interviews and assessments made from medical records, care givers and relatives. UTI was diagnosed if the person has symptoms suggestive of it and was recorded, with either short-or long term ongoing treatment with antibiotics, or symptoms and laboratory tests judged to indicate the presence of UTI by the responsible physician or the assessor. Analysis was done using Microsoft excel and SPSS RESULTS: One hundred patients were taken as samples and 37% were diagnosed as having UTI in the past 3 months and 9% having suffered from at least one UTI during the preceding year and 3% had at least one diagnosed UTI during the preceding 5 years. In these patients, UTI during the preceding year was associated with appendicitis, fibroid and adenomyosis. 7% were diagnosed as having a UTI without symptoms when they were assessed, and 3% were diagnosed as anaemic during the past month, 4% have birth control, 6% have diabetes mellitus , 18% of women attained menopause. CONCLUSION: Since there is a high prevalence of UTI among women there is a great need for further knowledge among women to prevent, detect and treat UTI, the connection between the associated factors and UTI should be studied.

A Qualitative Study on Urinary Tract Infections Among Adult Patients in Bost University Hospital, Helmand

Clinical Medicine And Health Research Journal, 2023

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the leading cause of hospital visits worldwide, significantly impacting patients with underlying illnesses. To effectively manage UTIs, it is essential to understand the causes of these conditions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of UTIs and identify the contributing factors among adult patients attending Bost University Hospital (BUH). A crosssectional study involved 1768 patients from the internal medicine department at BUH. Among these patients, 125 (7.07% of total visitors) were diagnosed with UTIs, 108 of whom were interviewed. The findings revealed that 57 of 108 patients (52.7%) experienced recurrent UTIs. Most diagnosed UTI patients were female (77.7%), and 92 of the 108 participants were married. The participants reported various signs and symptoms, including burning, dysuria, fever, frequency, abdominal pain, cloudy urine, urgency, chills, dribbling, and blood in urine. The outcomes of this study will provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and public health organizations seeking to address the factors contributing to UTIs. However, it is essential to acknowledge the study's limitations, such as the relatively small sample size and the fact that it was conducted exclusively among patients visiting the outpatient department of BUH's internal medicine department. Although these findings may not represent the general population, they are a starting point for further research.

A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON PREVALENCE AND TREATMENT OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL IN TELANGANA STATE Original Article

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022

Objective: To study the Prevalence of urinary tract infections and related risk factors and to study the Management of urinary tract infections. Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted in General Medicine Department, Osmania General Hospital (OGH), a tertiary care teaching hospital in Telangana State, where patients presenting or highly suspicious of having UTIs were included in the study. Pregnant women, Children, Patients who are not willing to participate were excluded from the study. Data was collected in predesigned Data collection forms. Results: Over a period of 6 Mo a total of 75 UTI cases were observed in General Medicine Department of OGH, which included 33 Males, and 42 Females. High prevalence of UTI were observed in Females in the middle age group i.e. 31-45 y, whereas in Males, in senior adult group i.e.,>60 y. The age group 18-30 y have shown the dominance of Uncomplicated UTIs(19%) and Primary UTIs (17%) and the age group>60 y have shown the dominance of Complicated UTIs (25%) and Recurrent UTIs(23%). The most common causative organism was found to be E. coli (69.3%). It was confirmed that the most common risk factor was found to be Diabetes Mellitus, followed by Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease. The most common antibiotic prescribed for UTI was Piperacillin+Tazobactum and for fungal UTIs, an antifungal drug i.e., Fluconazole was prescribed. Conclusion: E. coli are the major cause of UTIs among patients It is discovered that UTI is common among females. Hospitalisation, married individuals, Diabetes mellitus, genitourinary tract abnormalities, congestive cardiac failure, hypertension, prostatitis and female gender are the most important risk factors of UTIs. Appropriate measures may help to reduce UTIs due to these associated factors.

A Prospective Study of Urinary Tract Infections in Some Group of Population in Tirana, Albania

2014

Four hundred peole were monitored for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Tirana, Albania. The study included all the patients who were admitt ed or visited the outpatient departments in the Public Health Directory and had urinary tract infection confirmed by positive urine culture reports. As the ground for p lanting urine is used blood agar, endo agar, McConkey, etc. In the present study 103 (25.7 5%) of the samples were found to have significant bacteriuria and remaining 297 (74. 25%) samples were found to have either non significant bacteriuria or very low bact erial count or sterile urine. Out of 103 isolated pathogens the most common isolate was Escherichia coli (19%), followed by Staphylococcus saprophyticus (1.75%), Proteus vulgaris (1.75%), group B Streptococcus (1%), Klebsiella spp. (0.75%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (0.50 %). Women are more susceptible to urinary tract infections, especially against Escherichia coli , resulting positive in 23% of cases; While Staphylococcu...

Study on Urinary Tract Infection Among Females of Reproductive Age Group in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences

Introduction: Among all the bacterial infections encounter in primary care, urinary tract infection (UTI) has considered as one of the most frequent bacterial infection. UTI can be defined as the presence of an infection in any part of our urinary system-kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. Majority of the infections involve the lower urinary tract – the urinary bladder and the urethra. Women of reproductive age group (15-44 years) are the most vulnerable of developing UTI than men. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence rate of UTI among females of reproductive age group and to ascertain the association between socio demographic factors among study population. Material and Methods: This is a cross sectional observational study executed in a tertiary care teaching hospital, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. 250 women of reproductive age group were encountered as the study group here. Data collection was done by using a structured interview schedule followed by collecti...

Pengembangan Bundle Dalam Menurunkan Urinary Tract Infection (Uti) DI Rsud Sejiran Setason Muntok

MEDIA ILMU KESEHATAN, 2019

Background: Development of CAUTI bundle is very important to evaluate the nurse in implementing nursing practice related to urinary catheter which is one of prevention efforts and risk control of CAUTI. Objective: The purpose of this study is to develop CAUTI bundle that is adjusted to hospital condition in Sejiran Setason Muntok Hospital. Methods: In this study used qualitative method by conducting indepth interview and focus group discussion (FGD). It conducted for 3 weeks in Sejiran Setason Muntok Hospital, the total sample are 22 participants. The result produced the themes that used as the material for the development of the bundle or the observation sheet of CAUTI. Results: There are 10 themes which become material for the development of CAUTI bundle. The CAUTI Bundle consists of bundle components such as indication of urinary catheter insertion, urinary catheter installation must comply with SOP, monitoring of urine output by regularly, emptying urine bag regularly, performing hand hygiene before and after procedure, using masks and handscoons, patients and families must be aware of their role in minimizing the risk of CAUTI. Conclusion: Development of the bundle is very important as one of prevention of CAUTI incident in hospital.

Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections’ Risk Factors and Knowledge among Attendees of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt

Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections’ Risk Factors and Knowledge among Attendees of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt. El Lawindi MI1MD*, SAYED HA2MD, El Shafei AM 3MD, Hayek NN 4, Noor HH5 Abstract— Urinary tract infection (UTIs) is the second most common bacterial infection posing a substantial economic burden. There is a scarcity of data about the problem in Egypt. Objectives: The study aimed at assessing the common risk factors and the knowledge of UTIs among outpatient attendees at Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) and suggesting symptoms functioned as screening tool for UTIs. Patients and Methods: A hospital based cross sectional comparative study included a convenience sample of 223 patients, a subsample of 64 patients were assessed for knowledge. Personally interviewed with structured questionnaire and analyzed their urine analysis results. Results: The most common presenting symptoms were dysuria, frequency, loin pain, sense of incomplete voiding and...

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Among Patients at the University Hospital Center "Mother Theresa", Tirana, Albania.

Background & objectives: The resistance of bacteria causing urinary tract infection (UTI) to commonly prescribed antibiotics is increasing both in developing as well as in developed countries. Resistance has emerged even to more potent antimicrobial agents. The primary objective of the study was 1) to detect the prevalence rate of bacterial infection among urinary isolates from patients having UTI and 2)to detect prevalence rate of drug resistance among pathogen isolate from patients having UTI. Methods: Early morning mid-stream urine samples were collected using sterile, wide mouthed container with screw cap tops. On the urine sample bottles were indicated name, age, sex, and time of collection along with requisition forms. Results:. Significant association (P<0.001) of prior use of antibiotics in males, UTI in adults, gynaecological surgery in females, obstructive uropathy in males and complicated UTI in females with the occurrence of UTI with ciprofloxacin resistant Escherichia coli was noted. Significant association was noted in females with prior antibiotics, with prior urological surgery and in males with prior complicated UTI. Fluoroquinolone resistance was found to increase with age. Interpretations & conclusions: Ciprofloxacin resistance has emerged due to its frequent use. This resistance was seen more in the in-patients, elderly males and females. Also the resistance to other antibiotics was also high. Increasing antibiotic resistance trends indicate that it is imperative to rationalize the use of antimicrobials in the community and also use these conservatively.

Urinary Tract Infections in a Sabah General Hospital

IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2012

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are most common bacterial infection in women, girls and men .UTI are also prevalent in Sabah, Malaysia, and there is little information about the size of the problem amongst the local population. The aim of this study is to determine the magnitude of the problem in the hospitalized patients and community acquired infection. Over the last three years there have been 4,458 reported UTI cases.