UNASSIGNED: Using a cross-sectional design, a total of 242 indigenous adolescent girls were selected and interviewed during the seasonal water scarcity period (from February to May 2022) in Bandarban. The difference in prevalence of any self-reported UTI or BV symptoms by respondents\' characteristics was assessed by χ 2 test. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to observe the associated factors.
UNASSIGNED: The prevalence of self-reported UTI, BV, and any symptoms of UTI or BV among the respondents were 35.54%, 28.93%, and 43.80%, respectively. Ethnicity, studentship status, source of water used for menstrual hygiene, and perceived water quality were significantly associated with the prevalence of any self-reported UTI or BV symptoms.
UNASSIGNED: Findings recommend further research to cross-check the validity of self-reported prevalence and investigate if the episodes of UTI or BV could be attributable to water scarcity and poor water quality in study areas during dry period.
■使用横截面设计,在Bandarban的季节性缺水期(2022年2月至5月),共有242名土著少女入选并接受了采访.通过χ2检验评估受访者特征的任何自我报告的UTI或BV症状的患病率差异。采用多因素logistic回归模型观察相关因素。
■自我报告的UTI的患病率,BV,受访者中有任何UTI或BV症状的占35.54%,28.93%,和43.80%,分别。种族,学生身份,用于月经卫生的水源,和感知的水质与任何自我报告的UTI或BV症状的患病率显着相关。
■研究结果建议进一步研究,以交叉检查自我报告的患病率的有效性,并调查UTI或BV的发作是否可归因于干旱期间研究区域的缺水和水质差。