Introduction: Reproductive tract infections continue to be a major public health issue, especially for urban
low-income women of reproductive age. RTI burden is increased by delayed diagnosis and treatment due to poor
health-seeking behaviour and other socioeconomic constraints. This study looks at the health-seeking habits and
difficulties of married, reproductive-age women living in Agra's urban slums. Objective: 1. To assess the healthseeking behaviour for reproductive tract infections among married women of urban slum of Agra. 2. To explore the
challenges they faced for the treatment of reproductive tract infections Method: Across-sectional study among 500
married women in Agra's urban slums used the WHO syndromic approach for RTI/STI diagnosis. Multistage
random sampling selected one ward and two slums. Interviews followed a random starting direction and the lefthand rule until the sample size was met. Results: The study found that 57.92% of females with RTI/STI symptoms
sought treatment, while 42.07% did not, with barriers including perceived lack of importance, financial constraints,
embarrassment, lack of family support, and time limitations. Conclusion: In Agra's urban slums, just over half of
women sought treatment for RTI/STI symptoms, primarily at government facilities, while significant barriers
prevented others. Perceived lack of seriousness, financial constraints, and embarrassment were key deterrents. A
major reason for stopping the treatment was absence of symptoms. Interventions are needed to increase awareness,
improve access, address financial issues and reduce stigma.