Comparative Study Between Urinary Tract Infection of Pregnant and Non-pregnant Women to Evaluate the Reason of Contraception in Non-pregnant Women in Al-Khums, Libya

By: Fathi Shakurfow

Faculty of Medical Technology - Elmergib University

Issue: Vol 24 |First Issue |2025

article language: English

Abstract:

The urinary system is one of the most important systems in the human body. Diseases of this system, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), occur when bacteria infect one or more parts of the urinary tract. Urinary incontinence, on the other hand, is the inability to properly control the bladder muscles, leading to involuntary leakage of urine. This study aims to identify the categories of pregnant and non-pregnant women most affected by urinary tract infections, and to compare which group is more susceptible to infection. Additionally, it seeks to determine whether urinary tract infections could be a contributing factor to contraception among non-pregnant women. The research was conducted at Al-Koon Medical Clinic in Al-Khums, Libya. The total sample consisted of 703 women, including 408 pregnant and 295 non-pregnant participants. The results showed that non-pregnant women exhibited higher levels of sugar, uric acid, ketone, protein, albumin, bacteria, and blood in urine compared to pregnant women. Urine culture analysis revealed that Escherichia coli was the most common pathogen, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus spp.

Keywords: pregnant, non-pregnant women, urinary tract infection, bacteria.