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This study aims to explore the prevalence, knowledge, and attitudes regarding urinary tract infection among female adolescents.

Prevalence, attitude, and knowledge of urinary tract infection among female adolescents in senior high school: A cross-sectional study in upper east region, Ghana

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Cross-sectional study investigates prevalence and awareness of urinary tract infection in female adolescents, indicating a need for education.

This study aims to explore the prevalence, knowledge, and attitudes regarding urinary tract infection among female adolescents.
Descriptive cross-sectional design with 200 participants.
Data collected using a structured questionnaire.
Ordinal logistic regression to determine factors associated with knowledge.
Lifetime prevalence of urinary tract infection reported at 45%.
Average knowledge score was 10.79 out of 17, with a standard deviation of 3.23.
Relationships and sexual intercourse were linked to increased knowledge about urinary tract infections.

Asakitogum et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study investigates prevalence and awareness of urinary tract infection in female adolescents, indicating a need for education.