MINISTRY OF HEALTH,

SENGEREMA HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTE (SHTI)

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

RESEARCH REPORT

TITLE: ASSESMENT OF AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ON FACTORS

CONTRIBUTING TO URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONG FEMALE
STUDENTS AT SENGEREMA FOCAL DEVELOPMENT COLLEGE ON
FEBRUARY 2024.

AUTHOR: JOYCE AMOS SHIJA.

NACTE REGISTRATION: NS.3026/0017/2018.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION NUMBER: 2583.

SUPERVISOR’S NAME: DR. NDAKI

Research report submitted for partial fulfillment of diploma in clinical medicine at

Sengerema health training institute

DATE OF SUBMISSION: ………………………..

 DECLARATION

I JOYCE AMOS SHIJA declare that this is my original work, and all of the sources that
have been consulted have been acknowledged. I further declare that this work has not
previously been submitted by any one, for the award of diploma in clinical medicine at
Sengerema health training institute (SHTI) or any other institution.

JOYCE AMOS SHIJA

Signature………………………… Date…………………………

Under my supervision. The undersigned certifies that he read and here by recommends for
considerably by Sengerema Health Training Institute the report that entitles Assessment of
awareness and knowledge on factor contributing to urinary tract infection among
female student at Sengerema focal development college (FDC) on February 2024

SUPERVISOR NAME: BONIVENTURE NDAKI

Signature…………………………… Date………………………….
 TABLE OF CONTENT

DECLARATION...................................................................................................................I
TABLE OF CONTENT.......................................................................................................II
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...............................................................................................IV
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS..............................................................................................V
OPERATIONAL RESEARCH TERMS..........................................................................VI
SUMMARY.......................................................................................................................VII
BACKGROUND:..............................................................................................................VII
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:...................................................................................VII
RATIONALE:...................................................................................................................... VII
OBJECTIVE:........................................................................................................................VII
METHODOLOGY:..............................................................................................................VII
CHAPTER ONE....................................................................................................................1
1.1INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................1
1.2 PROBLEM OF THE STATEMENT................................................................................2
1.3 RATIONALE....................................................................................................................2
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS...............................................................................................2
1.5 HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION....................................................................................2
1.5.1NULL HYPOTHESIS.....................................................................................................2
1.5.2ALTERNATIVE HYPOTHESIS....................................................................................3
1.6 OBJECTIVE.....................................................................................................................3
1.6.1 MAIN OBJECTIVE.......................................................................................................3
1.6.2 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES..............................................................................................3
1.7 RESEARCH VARIABLE.................................................................................................3
1.7.1 DEPENDENT VARIABLE...........................................................................................3
1.7.2INDEPENDENT VARIABLE........................................................................................3
CHAPTER TWO..................................................................................................................4
LITERATURE REVIEW........................................................................................................4
CHAPTER THREE..............................................................................................................5
METHODOLOGY..................................................................................................................5
3.1 STUDY AREA..................................................................................................................5
3.2 STUDY DESIGN..............................................................................................................5
3.3 STUDY POPULATION...................................................................................................5
3.4 SAMPLING PROCEDURE..............................................................................................5
3.5 SAMPLE SIZE..................................................................................................................5
3.6 DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUE AND TOOLS......................................................6
3.7 DATA PROCESS AND ANALYSIS...............................................................................6
3.8 DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS...................................................................................6
3.9 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS......................................................................................6
3.10 STUDY LIMITATIONS.................................................................................................6
CHAPTER FOUR.................................................................................................................7
RESEARCH FINDING..........................................................................................................7
CHAPTER FIVE.................................................................................................................10
DISCUSSION.......................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER SIX....................................................................................................................11
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS..................................................................11
6.1: CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................11
6.2: RECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................................................11
REFERENCE......................................................................................................................12
APPENDIX: WORK PLAN...............................................................................................13
BUDGET..............................................................................................................................14
APPENDICES.....................................................................................................................15
DATA COLLECTION TOOLS:QUESTIONNAIRE..........................................................15
APPENDIX 1: ENGLISH VERSION QUESTIONNAIRE.................................................15
SWAHILI QUESTIONS....................................................................................................18
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

I would like to thank almighty God for granting me a favour and health at all-time even
during the process of preparing proposal.
Wish to express my profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to my supervisor Dr.
Ndaki for his suggestions, advice, encouragement and guidance, which complemented and
directed my effort towards completion of this study.

My appreciation also goes to my tutor (Mr. Frances Mugalura) during the class period of
the study.

My thanks are also directed to Sengerema focal development college (FDC) for their
Cooperation and support during data collection.
 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ARC - Academic Research Consultancy

FDC - Focal Development College

HIV - Human Immunodeficiency virus

MNH - Mhimbili National Hospital

MO - Medical Officer

MoH - Ministry of Heath

MOHSW - Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

MUHAS - Mhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

SCDH - Sengerema Council Designated Hospital

STI - Sexual transmitted infection

WHO - World Health Organization

 OPERATIONAL RESEARCH TERMS

UTI……………...Is an infection in the urinary system.

Bladder…………The organ that collect and stores urine

Urethra…………The tube that carries urine from bladder out of your body

Cystitis…………An infection of the bladder.

Urethritis…….…Is an infection of the urethra

Pyelonephritis ….Is the severe kidney infection due to bacterial infection

Escherichia coli…is the bacteria that lives in the intestine of people so when transferred
from intestine to the genital it causes UTI

Woman of reproductive age…….Are those women of age between 15years and 45years
 SUMMARY
BACKGROUND:
Urinary tract infection (UTIs) is the presence of microbial pathogens in the urinary tract
which is commonly caused by (Escherichia coli) and accounts for 80-85% (Marziyeh A, 2019).

Patient can easily acquire this disease especially women through wiping from back to front
after urinating, excessive douching, multiple sexual partners.

Statement of the problem:

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of major health problem msainly in developing
countries like Tanzania. UTI led to nearly 5.2million death worldwide; In the year 2019
about 93%, In Tanzania UTI is significantly higher in female aged 15-44 years and is
approximately 45% (Schaeffer, 2018)

Rationale:
This study has provided the useful information for policy makers, health providers,
researchers and other stakeholders so as to be a baseline in planning, formulating policies
and efforts to increase the awareness on the importance of knowledge on the factors
contributing to UTI.

Objective:
Was to assess awareness and knowledge on factors contributing to urinary tract infection
among female students at Sengerema focal development college( FDC) on February 2024.

Methodology:
The descriptive Cross-section study design was used. The study was done at Sengerema
FDC by using Swahili/English self-administering written questionnaires from sample of
100 students at Sengerema focal development college (FDC). The extended Microsoft
Excel program will be used for analy
 CHAPTER ONE
1.1INTRODUCTION
Urinary tract infection is defined as the presence of microbial pathogens in the urinary
tract. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections seen in primary care. The
infection of the bladder and urethra are referred to as the infection of the lower urinary
tract whereas the kidney and ureter infection is an indication of upper urinary tract
infection. UTIs can be classified as uncomplicated or complicated based on the factor that
triggers the infection or primary or recurrent depending on the nature of occurrence. Most
uncomplicated UTIs are community acquired. Complicated UTIs usually occur in people
with urologic abnormalities or recent catheterization and are often acquired during
villageization(Bakker SJ, 2018)

Although UTI affects both genders, women of the reproductive age group (15-44 years) are
the most vulnerable, may be due to their anatomy and reproductive physiology. Women are
particularly at risk of developing UTIs because of their short urethra, and certain behavioral
factors which include delay in micturition, sexual activity and the use of contraceptives
which promote colonization of the per urethral area with coli form bacteria. It is found that
nearly, 25-30% of women between 20-40 years of age will get UTIs (Valero De Bernabé J,
2019). Urinary tract infection has been described since ancient times with the first
documented description in the Ebers Papyrus dated to [Link] was described by the
Egyptians in Africa as “sending forth heat from the bladder” and the effective treatment did
not occur until the development and availability of antibiotics in 1930sbefore which time
herbs, bloodletting and rest were recommended. UTI affect the urinary system which can be
in the kidney, ureter, urinary bladder or urethra which can be caused by Bacteria, fungus or
Virus. E. coli is usually the most prevalent organism responsible for UTI and accounts for
80–85% of the total isolates; with Staphylococcus saprophyticus being the cause in 5–10%.
Other bacterial causes of UTI include Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Enterococcus,
Enterobacter spp. Virus and parasite are not usually considered as urinary pathogens but
however, virus plays a major role in the pathogenesis of hemorrhagic cystitis (Yadav DK,
2020). The urinary tract from the kidneys to the urethral meatus is normally sterile and
resistant to bacterial colonization despite frequent contamination of the distal urethra with
colonic bacteria. Typically occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra
and begins to multiply in the bladder so when it happens bacteria may take hold and grow

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in to full blown infection in the Urinary tract. UTI mostly occur in women and affect the
bladder and urethra.

1.2 PROBLEM OF THE STATEMENT

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of major health problem mainly in developing
countries like Tanzania. UTI led to nearly 5.2million death worldwide; In the year 2019
about 93%, In Tanzania UTI is significantly higher in female aged 15-44 years and is
approximately 45% (Schaeffer, 2018)

Interventions that have been made by the government of Tanzania includes provision of
education on the importance of using clean toilets like Asian type, avoiding multiple sexual
partners, early diagnosis and treatment to avoid complications.

Despite measures taken by the government UTI prevalence is still high about 39% in
Tanzania. Hence there is need to conduct this research in order to assess awareness and
knowledge regarding UTI among females at FDC.

1.3 RATIONALE
In spite of the consequences of lack of knowledge and information on factor contributing
to UTI, there are no studies which have been conducted in our area. However, this study
has provided the useful information for policy makers in their planning, decision makers,
other stakeholders and researchers was a baseline, in efforts to increase the awareness on
the importance of provision of knowledge on factors contributing to UTI.

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

What is the awareness and knowledge on factors contributing to urinary tract infections
among female students at Sengerema by 2024?

1.5 HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION

1.5.1NULL HYPOTHESIS
There is no statistically significant difference on the awareness, knowledge on factors
contributing to urinary tract infections among female students at Sengerema FDC by 2024.

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1.5.2ALTERNATIVE HYPOTHESIS
There is a statistically significant difference on the awareness and knowledge on factors
contributing to urinary tract infections among female students at Sengerema focal
development college (FDC) by 2024

1.6 OBJECTIVE

1.6.1 MAIN OBJECTIVE

To assess awareness and knowledge on factors contributing to urinary tract infections
among female students at Sengerema focal development college (FDC) on february 2024

1.6.2 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

 To assess awareness on factors contributing to urinary tract infection among female
students at Sengerema focal development college( FDC) on february 2024
 To assess the knowledge on factors contributing to urinary tract infections among
students at Sengerema focal development college( FDC )on february 2024
 To assess on demographic information to urinary tract infection among female
student at Sengerema Focal development college (FDC) on February 2024

1.7 RESEARCH VARIABLE

1.7.1 DEPENDENT VARIABLE

 Urinary Tract Infection.

1.7.2INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
 Age,
 level of education
 Awareness
 Poor personal hygiene
 Multiple sexual partners
 Previous urinary tract infection

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 CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Approximately half of all girls and woman and some boys and men will experience UTI
during their life time; UTI is the most bacterial infection and can lead to death to critical ill
patient. This is due to Research done by (Michael Hsieh Research laboratory).

UTIs are series of heath problem affecting millions of people each year it is account for
about 8.3 million doctor visit each day, this is due to Research done by ([Link] and his
colleague at Bugando Medical Center).

Woman with acute bacteremia during pregnancy are likely to deliver pre mature infant or
low birth weight baby and have a risk to get pyre nephritis, Research done by
([Link] and his colleague at Alawa metropolis Nigeria).

Pregnancy is the one of the factors which increases the risk of UTI due to gravid uterus on
the urethra causing stasis of urine flow, Research done by (Forman .B. at Ethiopia).

UTI is most bacterial infection managed in General Medicine practice and account for 13%
of consultation,( Davidson’s principle and practice of medicine 21stEdition).

The prevalence of UTI in woman is about 3% at the age of 20, increasing by about 1% in
each subsequent decade (Text book of medicine 5th Edition).

UTI can affect people of any age, most UTI caused by enteric bacteremia reminder are due
to sexual transmitted pathogen (The MERCK MANUAL Eighteenth Edition)

The knowledge of UTI is very crucial in preventing its occurrence and recurrence
(Changizi et al., 2014).
A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kilosas district hospital in Tanzania for 6 months
a total number of 370 participants were enlored whereby a high prevalence of 18.6%
(Beatrice C 2015).

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 CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY

3.1 STUDY AREA

The study was conducted at Sengerema focal development college (FDC ) in Sengerema
district.
3.2 STUDY DESIGN
This study design was descriptive cross-sectional.
3.3 STUDY POPULATION
The study population were comprise of the female students at Sengerema focal
development college ( FDC).
3.4 SAMPLING PROCEDURE
The study will use a simple random sampling procedure for representation across the
population study.
3.5 SAMPLE SIZE
The sample was 100 participants. The sample size was obtained by the following formula
The study sample was calculated by Cochran’s formula
Minimum sample size N = (Z2PQ)/E2
Where, N= minimum sample size
Z=standard normal deviation, usually set at 1.96which Corresponds to 95%
confidence interval.
Q= actual proportion remains (1–P) = (1-0.93) =0.07
P=the proportion of the target population estimated=93%
E= Expected errors-0.05
Therefore,
N= ((1.96)2x0.93x0.07)/( (0.05)2=100 Girls
Sample size = 100
Minimum number of Girls was 100

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3.6 DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUE AND TOOLS

The study was obtained through use Swahili/English self-administering written

questionnaires.

3.7 DATA PROCESS AND ANALYSIS

Data was summarized, processed and analyzed by Computer through spread sheet
(Microsoft Excel).

3.8 DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS

The results obtained has presented to Institution panel, copy were sent to principal of
Sengerema focal development college ( FDC) and Institution library.

3.9 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Permission was obtained from SHTI Principal and then was sent to the principal of
Sengerema focal development college (FDC), also oral consent was asked to respondent,
Information obtained were assured about confidentiality. No names will be used.

3.10 STUDY LIMITATIONS

The limitations of study were lack of cooperation from the subjects, irrelevant answers
from respondents and under filling of questionnaires.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

RESEARCH FINDING
The study was conducted at SENGEREMA FDC at sengerema district which is the one of
the seven districts in Mwanza region of Tanzania, East Africa. It is bordered the north and
east by Lake Victoria, to the south by Geita region and to the southeast by Misungwi
district with the population of 663,034 in 2012 in which the activities conducted are
Agriculture activities Fishing activities and livestock keeping activities, and research was
done in order to assess the knowledge on factors contributing to urinary tract infection
among female students at sengerema focal development college on February 2024. A total
of 100 participants. Among these totals of 82 had knowledge of urinary tract infections
which is 82% but 18 had no knowledge on urinary tract infection which was 18%. On level
of education a total of 89 (89%) were primary education, 11 (11%) were secondary
students.

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA OF STUDY PARTICIPANT SHOWING %

DISTRIBUTION OF AGE GROUP WITH RESPECT TO LEVEL OF
EDUCATION
AGE GROUP PRIMARY SECONDARY PRIMARY SECONDARY
SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL (%) SCHOOL (%)
19-29 26 4 26% 4%
30-40 49 5 49% 5%
>40 14 2 14% 2%
TOTAL 89 11 89% 11%

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 GRAPH SHOW % OF PARTICIPANT ON KNOWLEDGE OF
URINARY TRACT INFECTION WITH RESPECT TO LEVEL OF
EDUCATION
100%

90%

80%

70%
PRIMARY SCHOOL (%)
60%
SECONDARY SCHOOL (%)
50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%
19-29 30-40 >40 TOTAL

FIGURE 2: show % of participant on knowledge of urinary tract infection with respect to

level of education. The total of 89 was primary school level which is 89% but 11 were
secondary school level which was 11%.
TABLE: 02 SHOWING % DISTRIBUTION OF AGE GROUP WITH RESPECT TO
KNOWLEDGE ON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO URINARY TRACT
INFECTION
AGE GROUP WITH WITHOUT (%)WITH (%)WITHOUT
KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE
19-29 23 2 23% 2%
30-40 49 11 49% 11%
>40 10 5 10% 5%
TOTAL 82 18 82% 18%

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 GRAPH SHOW % OF KNOWLEDGE ON FACTORS CON-
TRIBUTING TO URINARY TRACT INFECTION WITH
RESPECT TO AGE
90%

80%

70%

60%
(%)WITH KNOWLEDGE
50% (%)WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%
19-29 30-40 >40 TOTAL

FIGURE 1: show % of knowledge on factors contributing to urinary tract infection with

respect to age. The total of 82 had knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding which is 82% but
18 had no knowledge of exclusive breast feeding which was 18%.

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 CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that affects millions of people
worldwide, with females being at a higher risk particularly in developing countries.

The research study found that the majority of respondents were aged between 19-20 years
(30%), followed by those aged 30-40 years (54%) ,and those aged greater than 40
years(16%). The knowledge status of respondents on the causes of UTI indicated that
bacteria (80.4%) was the most commonly known cause, followed by bad hygiene of
reproductive parts (49.5%). However, changes in body hormones were only known by
33.6% of respondents.

The research study reveals that the majority of the respondents had high level of knowledge
on severe pain when urinating as a symptom of urinary tract infection (87.9%) followed by
frequent urination (59.6%) while the lowest levels of knowledge was recorded on pain
below the abdomen and backache (57.9%) followed by strong smelling urine (55.1%).

In terms of factors contributing UTI, the respondents had good knowledge of wiping from
front to back (55.1%), drinking adequate and safe water (62.6%), and wearing clean and
comfortable underwear (77.6%).

On the aspect of toilet use and hygiene, the study revealed that 68.2% of the respondents
reported that the college did not have enough toilets. Of the 68.2% who reported the to not
have enough toilets, 89% use the same toilets, while 1.37% urinate outside.

The assessment of hygiene of undergarments revealed that 86% of the respondents dry their
underwear under sunlight, while 14% do not. Furthermore, 6.67% of respondents who do
not dry their underwear under sunlight iron them directly, 20% hang inside and 73.37% use
other ways.

Most of the respondents (86.9%) knew the benefits of drying underwear, with 48.4%
reporting killing bacteria as one of the benefits. Distribution of level of knowledge
according to age groups showed that the overall level of knowledge on UTI was average for
respondents aged1 9-30,30--40 and 40 and above years. However, those above 30 years had
a high level of knowledge.

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 CHAPTER SIX
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1: CONCLUSION
Based on the findings of the research study titled “Assessment of knowledge and
Awareness on factors contributing to UTI among female student at focal development
college (FDC)”, it can be concluded that the overall level of knowledge on UTI among the
female is average, but factors contributing to UTI are also implemented at an average level.

6.2: RECOMMENDATIONS
From the research findings obtained, the following recommendations can be implemented
to improve knowledge and Awareness on factors contributing to UTI among female
student at focal development college (FDC), other learning institutions and the community
at large:

Health education: The college should incorporate health education on UTI into the college
curriculum to raise knowledge and improve knowledge among the female student.

Adequate sanitation facilities: The college should provide adequate sanitation facilities,
including toilets, for the pupils to promote good hygiene practices.

Monitoring and supervision: The college should monitor and supervise the students’ use of
toilets and ensure that they practice good hygiene.

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 APPENDIX: WORK PLAN

ACTIVITY TIME

DEC 2023 JAN 2024 FEB 2024

WEEKS WEEKS WEEKS

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Submission of research title

Writing research proposal

Proposal presentation

Data collection

Data analysis and report

writing

Submission of final report

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 BUDGET

NS DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL

01 Photocopy for questionnaire 120 100 12,000/=

02 Pen, and pencil 2 500 1,000/=

03 File 1 4,000 4,000/=

04 Stapler machine 1 3,000 3,000/=

05 Staple pins 1 1,000 1,000/=

06 Printing and Binding 2 5000 10,000/=

07 Photocopy service 1 5000 5,000/=

08 Transport 6 1000 6000

08 Subtotal 45000

09 Contingency (10%) 1 3900 3900/=

GRAND TOTAL. 48,900/=

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 APPENDICES

DATA COLLECTION TOOLS:QUESTIONNAIRE

APPENDIX 1: ENGLISH VERSION QUESTIONNAIRE

A STUDY QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ON
FACTORS COTRIBUTING TO URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONG FEMALE
STUDENT AT SENGEREMA FDC

Address………………………..

Instructions:

Do not write your name in this questionnaire

Letter the number of correct response in the box provided or fill in the space provided

1. Drinking plenty of liquid, especially water reduces the risk of acquiring UTI?

A) Yes
B) no ( )
C) Not sure
2. Emptying your bladder soon after intercourse is one of the preventive measures of
UTI?

A) Yes
B) No ( )
C) Not sure
3. One of the way to prevent UTI is wipe from front to back?

A) True
B) False ( )

C) Not sure

4. DO you know that avoiding potentially irritating feminine products on the genitals

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 can prevent UTI?

A) Yes
B) No ( )
C) Not sure
5. Some of birth control method can lead to UTI?

A) Yes
B) No ( )
C) Not sure
SECTION B: ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE

1. Do you know that female anatomy creates a greater chance of acquiring UTI than
Male?

A) Yes
B) No ( )
C) Not sure
2. Do you think sexual activities increases chance of acquiring UTI?

A) Yes

B) No ( )

C) Not sure

3. Maintainance of proper hygiene related to urination is essential to prevent UTI?

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 A) Yes
B) No ( )
C) Not sure

4. Untreated UTI may not have life threatening event?

A) Yes

B) No ( )

C) Not sure

5. Do you know when you rich menopause there is a greater chance of UTI?

A) Yes

B) No ( )

C) Not sure

6. Level of education?
A) Primary level education.
B) Secondary level education. ( )
C) High school level education
D) College level education
7. Age?
A) 18-25 years
B) 26-32 years ( )
C) 33-40 years
D) 40+

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