A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOUR REGARDING LEUCORRHOEAAMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN SELECTED RURAL AREA

Background: leucorrhoea is a common gynecological disorder marked by abnormal vaginal discharge that might indicate a variety of underlying health concerns. It affects women of all ages with major consequences for their reproductive health and quality of life. Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding leucorrhoea and health seeking behaviour among married women in selected rural area, to associate the knowledge regarding leucorrhoea with their demographic variables. Method: A descriptive quantitative study was conducted among 60 married women in rural in Maharashtra. Data were collected by using a structured knowledged questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential tests. Result: Majority 41.7% of subjects had good level of knowledge score, 38.3% had average level of knowledge score, 11.7% had very good level of knowledge score, 5% had excellent level of knowledge score and 3.3% had poor level of knowledge score. Conclusion: It did not show any association in relation to their selected demographic variables from selected rural area. Hence, based on the above finding it was conducted undoubtedly that the written prepared material by the researcher in the form of the subject to improve their knowledge and health seeking behaviour about leucorrhoea.