Perception prevalence of the relationship between PID and infertility amongst women of reproductive age: A Nigerian study

Abstract

There is an established relationship between Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and infertility. These two entities are of public health concern globally due to the burden on reproductive health. Evidence has shown the relationship between PID and infertility to be between 9 and 85% from various regions of the world. Aim: To determine the perception prevalence of the relationship between PID and infertility amongst women of reproductive age in Rivers State Nigeria. Method: It was a cross sectional study of women of reproductive age who attended enlightenment campaign by the Mother and Baby Care Global Foundation. Information were coded and analysed using SPSS version 25. Results: Two hundred and fifty (250) subjects were enrolled for the study. The mean age was 24 ± 4 years. One hundred and fifteen (46%) were between ages 20 – 29 years, 30 – 39 years represented 85 (34%) of the subjects, 50(20%) were between ages 40 – 49years. Subjects aware of PID and infertility were 74 (30%) and 113 (45%) respectively. The relationship between PID and infertility was 25 (10%). For the educational status of the subjects tertiary level of education comprised of 200 (80%) while 50 (20%) had. Conclusion: This study revealed the perception prevalence of the relationship between PID and infertility as 10%. This indeed worrisome taking into cognisance the devastating effect of PID on human reproduction. Enlightenment programme is highly recommended to prevent its negative consequences PID on fertility.