Risk factors of urinary tract infection in pregnancy.

Objectives: To determine the frequency, risk factors and pattern of urinary complaints during pregnancy.

Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department of Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad from 1st January to 30th August 2008. Total 232 women were selected to ascertain the frequency and pattern of urinary symptoms as well as the risk factors of urinary tract infection (UTI) such as age, parity, education, past history of UTI and haemoglobin among women attending an antenatal clinic.