THE PREVALENCE AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION PRACTISED AMONG UNIMAS NURSING STUDENTS

ANTHONIA, ABBY JACK (2023) THE PREVALENCE AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION PRACTISED AMONG UNIMAS NURSING STUDENTS. [Final Year Project Report] (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection, affecting millions of individuals worldwide (Zeng et al., 2022). To manage UTI symptoms, pharmacological approaches such as antibiotics and pain relievers. However, some individuals may face challenges in accessing proper treatment due to various factors like financial constraints or limited knowledge about the importance of early UTI management. Besides pharmacological approaches, there are effective non-pharmacological measures to prevent UTI. The importance of preventive measures for UTI is just as significant as its management, as recurrent episodes may occur in individuals with a history of the disease. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the prevalence of UTI and the practice of its preventive measures among the female UNIMAS nursing students. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among female UNIMAS nursing students by using an online questionnaire through Google form link. Simple random sampling method was utilized and a total of 130 students had participated in this research. Chi-Square test was used to examine for any association between the prevalence of UTI and the preventive measures adapted by UNIMAS nursing students. Results: This study reveals the prevalence of UTI among UNIMAS nursing students, with 60 participants (46.15%) reporting experiencing at least two UTI symptoms in the past. Despite the high number in prevalence of UTI, most of the students applied the right preventive measures to avoid UTI even though none of the preventive measures were significantly associated with the prevalence of UTI among UNIMAS nursing students. The outcomes portray the awareness among the participants of the importance of correct preventive measures besides the intention of wanting to maintain hygiene and good health to prevent UTI. iv Conclusion: There were quite a number of students who reported to have experienced at least two symptoms of UTI previously. On the other hand, majority of the students adapted the right measures in preventing UTI into daily life, even though none of the preventive measures has any association with the prevalence of UTI among the students. Good behaviour of avoiding the occurrence of UTI has to be maintained among UNIMAS nursing students, with the aid of sufficient resources such as hygiene products as well as the support and validation from family and friends throughout the application of the preventive measures of UTI in daily routine.

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