URINARY TRACT

There is a significant difference in the attitude towards UTI prevention and control between different year levels of nursing students. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in women, including female nursing students, who may be at increased risk due to lifestyle and academic stressors. Adequate knowledge and a positive attitude toward prevention and control are essential in reducing their incidence and complications. This study assessed the knowledge and attitude of female nursing students at the University of Benin, Benin City, regarding UTI prevention and control. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, and 260 female nursing students from 200 to 500 level were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Of the distributed questionnaires, 256 were correctly completed, yielding a 96.5% response rate. Analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26.0, with results presented in frequencies, percentages, means, and charts. Findings revealed that 80% of respondents had good knowledge of UTI causes, prevention, and complications, with a grand mean knowledge score of 3.2. Most participants were aged 20–24 (55.9%), single (84.4%), and Christian (82.4%). The general attitude toward UTI prevention was positive, also with a grand mean score of 3.2. Many students agreed on the importance of UTI prevention and expressed a willingness to educate others. Despite the overall positive findings, minor knowledge gaps were observed, particularly regarding the preventive role of cranberry juice. The study recommends enhanced health education within nursing curricula to address these gaps. Additionally, regular hygiene campaigns and sensitization seminars could further promote preventive behavior among students

This study was conducted to assess the knowledge of Urinary Tract Infection and its associated risk factors among among pregnant women in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State. The study employed a Non-experimental survey research design. The target population for this study consisted of 250 women with a minimum sample size of 169 pregnant women (calculated using Taro Yamane formular) which comprises of outpatients who are currently attending Ante-Natal clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Edo State. The researcher used convenient sampling technique in selecting the respondents into the study. A self-designed simple questionnaire was used to elicit data. The questionnaire was made up of four sections (A, B, C and D). Section A was made up of patients Bio-data while the other sections comprised of Simple structured questions used to elicit information on the knowledge and behavioural practices regarding Urinary Tract Infections among pregnant women in University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State. The data was presented using tables and were analyzed using simple percentages, while research hypotheses was tested using Chi-square test of association. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. The procedure was carried out using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 for windows. The result shows that majority of the respondents had sound knowledge of UTI and its associated risk factors. Thus, this study recommends achieving the optimum goal of improving health in UTI, by creating effective strategies and active involvement of patients in the management of their health. This was a study that added to the body of knowledge on UTI among pregnant women in this part of Nigeria.