Prevalence of Reproductive Tract Infections among Married Women in Perth

Running head: EPIDEMIOLOGY
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Executive summary
Reproductive tract infection (RTI) affect the reproductive tract, a part of both male and
female reproductive system. Common RTI include STD (sexually transmitted diseases),
endogenous infections, and iatrogenic infections. The research proposal given below was
based on an epidemiological survey that intended to be conducted across three suburbs, and
two local government areas of Perth. The proposal elaborated on the cross-sectional research
design that would recruit married women of reproductive age, to determine the prevalence of
RTI symptoms and their help seeking behaviours. The proposal also illustrated the way by
which the expected outcomes would govern future health initiatives.

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Title............................................................................................................................................3
Project summary.........................................................................................................................3
Rationale and Background.........................................................................................................4
Study goals and objectives.........................................................................................................5
Research aim..........................................................................................................................5
Specific objectives.................................................................................................................6
Study design and methods..........................................................................................................6
Research design......................................................................................................................6
Study area...............................................................................................................................6
Sampling design.....................................................................................................................6
Sample size calculation..........................................................................................................7
Data collection.......................................................................................................................7
Data analysis..........................................................................................................................8
Ethical considerations............................................................................................................8
Limitations.............................................................................................................................9
Study impact...............................................................................................................................9
Project management arrangements............................................................................................9
References................................................................................................................................11

3EPIDEMIOLOGY
Title
A study to assess prevalence of reproductive tract infections and health seeking
behaviour among married women in selected areas of Perth, WA.
Project summary
Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are usually caused due to organisms that are
typically existing in the reproductive tract, or brought from the external environment during
medical procedures and/or sexual contact. These dissimilar but overlying classes of RTI are
called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), endogenous, and iatrogenic, imitating how they
are developed and spread (Tibary & Fite, 2013). RTIs affect the upper portion of the
reproductive system of women namely, the ovary, fallopian tubes, and the uterus, and the
lower part that comprises of the cervix, vagina, and the vulva. While endogenous infections
arise from an infectious agent that was already existing in the body in an asymptomatic form,
iatrogenesis occurs due to the activity of one or more than one healthcare professionals who
promote the use of certain services and products that fails to support the health goals.
Sexually transmitted infections (STDs) are in turn spread due to sexual activity, especially
vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex (Anderson et al., 2013).
RTIs are considered as the most essential incidents that lead to perinatal and maternal
mortality and morbidity every year. Some of the serious health complications that are related
to RTIs include pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, congenital
infection, preterm labour, and stillbirth. RTIs might also result in the onset of chronic
disabilities such as, genital cancer, infertility and death. Augmented risk of AIDS is another
concern of RTIs (De Boer et al., 2014). The proposal will be a cross-sectional study where
the prevalence of RTIs among married women belonging to the reproductive age group will
be assessed, followed by exploring their health seeking behaviour from their responses. The