A study of Some Diseases Affecting the Reproductive System among Women in Anbar Province:

Noor Hameed Hanoush; Lara Hashim Abdulmageed; Dina Akeel Salman; Noora Hamid  Ibrahim; Ban Hussein Ali

doi:10.36321/kjns.vi20242.17902

Authors

Noor Hameed Hanoush Scientific Affairs Department- University of Anbar, Al-Anbar, Iraq. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2307-9367
Lara Hashim Abdulmageed Scientific Affairs Department- University of Anbar, Al-Anbar, Iraq. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9247-4566
Dina Akeel Salman Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Al-Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
Noora Hamid Ibrahim Scientific Affairs Department- University of Anbar, Al-Anbar, Iraq.
Ban Hussein Ali Department of Biology, Education College for Women, University of Anbar, Al-Anbar, Iraq. https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9951-3879

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36321/kjns.vi20242.17902

Keywords:

Fertility, Amenorrhea, urinary tract infections, stillbirth

Abstract

Background: The proper functioning of the female reproductive system is essential for perpetuating the human race, and any disruptions or ailments affecting this system can significantly impact childbearing.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of diseases affecting the reproductive system among Anbar Province's female residents in Iraq.

Methodology: In a cross-sectional study in Anbar Province, 367 women with the most common reproductive system diseases and 20 women with the lowest prevalence diseases, whose ages ranged from (20 to 50) years old, were recruited. The study data were collected using a questionnaire covering different information from the study samples. The data underwent statistical analysis using Program (SPSS)-version 22. Various metrics such as number, percentage, and chi-square were employed to examine the impact of different factors in the study. A probability level of 0.05 was utilised for comparisons to determine statistical significance.

Results: The results show that women who are unable to read and write, who are mostly rural residents, have a higher percentage of reproductive system diseases than educated women, who are mostly urban residents. Furthermore, housewives were more affected by reproductive system disease compared with women who are employers. The results, also show that the highest percentage of urinary tract infections (UTI) and abortions were among women between 26-30 years old. While uterine cancer and amenorrhea were more prevalent among women between 41-50 years old.

Conclusion: Most of the participants in the study were under the age of 30 and resided in rural regions. Several diseases affect the reproductive system among women, where urinary tract infections have a higher prevalence among women compared with uterine cancer and infertility. Ovarian cysts can form at any age. Education and employment also play a prominent role in reducing these (UTIs).