A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE OF URINERY TRACT INFECTION REGARDING ITS PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS GIRLS IN SELECTED 1ST YEAR NURSING STUDENT IN BENGALURU

Abstract

Good health is the fundamental right of every human being and it is essential to lead a successful life. The preamble to the WHO Constitution also affirms that it is one of the fundamental rights of every human being is to enjoy "The highest attainable standard of health." Moreover, emphasis is based on health promotion and preventive healthcare. Good physical and mental health of children and adolescents makes for good health in adulthood. Agreeably, adolescence is a transitional period from dependent childhood to independent adulthood, that is, age group from 10-19 years. About one-fifth of India's population is in the adolescent age group and this is the earliest age where we can prevent morbidity in later life by means of health interventions.