Evaluation of the Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection in Females Aged 6-50 Years at Kinondoni District, Tanzania

Objective: The study is aimed at the determination of the prevalence of urinary tract infection among females aged 6-50 years at Kinondoni district receiving health services at Mwananyamala Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The effect of age and marital status on the prevalence of urinary tract infection was also determined. Materials and Methods: A total of 323 females with and without symptoms of urinary tract infection were included as a study subject. Midstream urine samples were collected and processed following standard bacteriological tests. Data concerning associated risk factors were collected using structured questionnaires and were processed and analyzed. Results: An overall prevalence of 63.47% was observed in this study. The prevalence of urinary tract infection was significantly higher in females aged 18-29 years (58.54%) and whose marital status is single (53.66%). Conclusion: The high prevalence recorded in this study makes it necessary for the females to be adequately educated on urinary tract infections. There is need for the government to provide improved, adequate and affordable health care services in the communities.