Urinary tract infection and associated risk factors among pregnant women at a tertiary care hospital.

Authors

  • Iram Aslam Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • Nadia Sharif Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • Uzma Manzoor Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • Saima Qureshi Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • Tasneem Azhar Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • Saadia Bano Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • Uzma Shahzad Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2024.31.11.7829

Keywords:

Bacteuria, Dysuria, Flank Pain, Nocturia, Perinatal Outcome, UTI

Abstract

Objective: To determine prevalence of UTI in pregnant women and its associated risk factors at a tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Gynae & Obstetrics Independent University Hospital, Faisalabad. Period: 1-10-2022 to 31-3-2023. Methods: All pregnant patients visiting gynae OPD (5280) were enrolled for study. Mid-stream urine sample was taken and analyzed. UTI was diagnosed if >10 pus cells / HPF were seen. Inclusion Criteria: All pregnant females attending antenatal clinic during study period. Exclusion Criteria: Women with chronic renal disease. History of antibiotic treatment in last one week, Congenital renal abnormality. Patients on immuno suppressive therapy. Results: The prevalence of UTI in our study was 28%. In this study 593 patients (40%) were <20 years of age, 258(17%) were in 21-30 years age group, 246 (16%) were 31-40 years and 381(26%) were >40 years of age. In our study 526 (35%) were primigravidas, 249(17%) were G2, 272(18%) were G3 and 431 (29%) were G4 or above. In this study 698 (47%) patients were in first trimester, 320(22%) were in second trimester, 460(31%) in third trimester. Among risk factors 245 patients (16%) were anemic and 421(28%) were diabetic. Conclusion: The Prevalence of UTI in pregnant female of independent university hospital Faisalabad is quite high. Anemia and diabetes are major associated risk factors. Owing to its association with a number of complications, UTI needs to be diagnosed and treated promptly to lessen perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality.

Author Biographies

Iram Aslam, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

MBBS, FCPS, Associate Professor Gynae & Obs, 

Nadia Sharif, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

MBBS, FCPS, Professor Gynae & Obs, 

Uzma Manzoor, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

MBBS, FCPS, Associate Professor Gynae & Obs, 

Saima Qureshi, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

MBBS, FCPS, Professor Gynae & Obs, 

Tasneem Azhar, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

MBBS, FCPS, Associate Professor Gynae & Obs, 

Saadia Bano, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

MBBS, FCPS, Associate Professor Gynae & Obs, 

Uzma Shahzad, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

MBBS, FCPS, Associate Professor Gynae & Obs, 

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Published

2024-11-03