Association of STI and BV with gynaecological complaints reported to field worker
| Factor | Prevalence of STI (n = 2414) | Crude OR (95% CI) | Prevalence of BV (n = 2432) | Crude OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Among married women only. | ||||
| Vaginal discharge | p = 0.44 | p = 0.24 | ||
| No | 89 (4.3%) | 1 | 361 (17.4%) | 1 |
| Yes | 12 (3.4%) | 0.80 (0.4 to 1.5) | 71 (20.0%) | 1.19 (0.9 to 1.6) |
| Itching in genitals | p = 0.39 | p = 0.42 | ||
| No | 83 (4.0%) | 1 | 362 (17.5%) | 1 |
| Yes | 18 (5.0%) | 1.27 (0.7 to 2.1) | 70 (19.3%) | 1.13 (0.8 to 1.5) |
| Sores in genitals | p = 0.30 | p = 0.25 | ||
| No | 99 (4.3%) | 1 | 412 (17.6%) | 1 |
| Yes | 2 (2.2%) | 0.51 (0.1 to 2.1) | 20 (22.5%) | 1.36 (0.8 to 2.3) |
| Pain in abdomen | p = 0.17 | P = 0.20 | ||
| No | 82 (4.0%) | 1 | 369 (17.6%) | 1 |
| Yes | 19 (5.6%) | 1.45 (0.9 to 2.4) | 63 (18.6%) | 1.07 (0.8 to 1.4) |
| Dysuria | p = 0.86 | p = 0.23 | ||
| No | 92 (4.2%) | 1 | 385 (17.5%) | 1 |
| Yes | 9 (4.0%) | 0.94 (0.5 to 1.8) | 47 (20.7%) | 1.23 (0.9 to 1.7) |
| Dyspareunia* | p = 0.72 | p = 0.28 | ||
| No | 79 (5.0%) | 1 | 319 (19.9%) | 1 |
| Yes | 4 (4.2%) | 0.83 (0.3 to 2.3) | 24 (24.5%) | 1.31 (0.8 to 2.1) |
| Husband white discharge* | p = 0.03 | p = 0.26 | ||
| No | 4 (2.2%) | 1 | 39 (21.0%) | 1 |
| Yes | 3 (13.6%) | 6.91 (1.4 to 33.2) | 7 (31.9%) | 1.76 (0.7 to 4.6) |
| Any of the above symptoms | p = 0.16 | p = 0.06 | ||
| None | 59 (3.8%) | 1 | 264 (16.7%) | 1 |
| Any | 42 (5.0%) | 1.34 (0.9 to 2.0) | 168 (19.8%) | 1.23 (1.0 to 1.5) |