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Research from National Cheng-Kung University provides new data on urinary tract infections
2009 AUG 24 - (NewsRx.com) -- According to recent research published in the International Urogynecology Journal, "Pregnancy is a risk factor for urinary tract infection (UTI), and it has been shown that frequent urine voiding was a protecting factor against UTI for nonpregnant female cleanroom workers. We conducted a study to evaluate whether these findings also apply to pregnant women." "We recruited female workers in an industrial park who received an annual health examination between August 1 and September 31, 2003. From each participant, we collected a urine sample and obtained information through a questionnaire. A total of 2,062 workers, including 118 pregnant and 1,944 nonpregnant women, participated in the study. Pregnancy was a significant risk factor for both symptomatic (odds ratio [OR] = 6.33) and asymptomatic (OR = 2.13) UTIs. Urine voiding three or more times during a shift was a significant protective factor for asymptomatic UTI (OR = 0.40)," wrote S.B. Su and colleagues, National Cheng-Kung University. The researchers concluded: "UTI is common among pregnant cleanroom workers, and frequent voiding appears to be a protecting factor.." Su and colleagues published their study in International Urogynecology Journal (Prevalence of urinary tract infections and associated factors among pregnant workers in the electronics industry. International Urogynecology Journal, 2009;20(8):939-945). For additional information, contact H.R. Guo, National Cheng Kung University, Dept. of Environmental & Occupational Health, College Medical, 138 Sheng Li Rd., Tainan 70428, Taiwan. The publisher's contact information for the International Urogynecology Journal is: Springer London Ltd., Ashbourne House, the Guildway, Old Portsmouth Road, Artington GU3 1LP, Guildford, England. Keywords: Taiwan, Tainan, Urinary Tract Infections, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Occupational Health, Pregnancy, Urinary Tract Infection, Urogynecology, Urology, National Cheng-Kung University. This article was prepared by OBGYN & Reproduction Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, OBGYN & Reproduction Week via NewsRx.com.
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