A Descriptive Study to Assess The Level of Knowledge Regarding Leucorrhoea and Its Prevention Among Women at a Selected Community of New Delhi

Abstract

Background: Leucorrhea is a common concern among adolescents and can negatively affect reproductive health. Worldwide, it affects approximately 1–14% of women in the reproductive age group and contributes to nearly 5–10 million outpatient visits annually. In India, the prevalence of abnormal vaginal discharge has been reported to be around 30%. According to findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), nearly 11% of women in India reported experiencing at least one reproductive health issue associated with vaginal discharge. The main objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge of leucorrhea and its prevention among women.
Method and materials: The research approach adopted for the study was a quantitative approach with a descriptive research design. The tool developed for the data collection was a self-structured knowledge questionnaire. This tool is validated by seven experts, and reliability was also assessed. The sample consisted of 200 women from the selected rural community of Tughlakabad, New Delhi. Samples were selected by the purposive sampling technique.
Result: Data gathered was analyzed and interpreted using descriptive statistics. The demographic profile of the study subjects was described using frequency and percentage. Among 200 participants, the majority of the participants (40%) were in the age group of 18-24 years; 65% of participants followed Hinduism; 45% were literate; the majority of residency (45%) was rural; and 45% had no children. Findings revealed that 27.5% had good knowledge, 60% demonstrated an average understanding, and 12.5% exhibited poor knowledge of the condition.
Conclusion: The present study concludes that only one third of the population had good knowledge regarding leucorrhea and its prevention.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202510

How to cite this article:
Lal V, Sumathi M. A Descriptive Study to Assess The Level of Knowledge Regarding Leucorrhoea and Its Prevention Among Women at a Selected Community of New Delhi. Int J Nurs Midwif Res. 2025;12(3&4):6-9.