ArticleBMC infectious diseases2025
The wartime prevalence of HIV, HBV, and reported STI-related syndromes among tested individuals in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia.
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- Quantifying HIV transmission in the context of armed conflict in the Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: a dynamic risk equation model.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- From HIV testing to ART initiation under fire: joinpoint regression analysis of regional disparities during the full-scale war against Ukraine.Conflict and health · 2026Article
- Gonorrhea Management in High-, Limited- and No-Resource Settings: Implications in the Context of Antimicrobial Resistance.International journal of dermatology · 2026Review
- The Effect of Conflict on Medical Services for People Living With Advanced HIV Disease and Cryptococcal Meningitis in Ethiopia's Tigray Region: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Providers.Open forum infectious diseases · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundEvery day, over a million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are contracted worldwide, with Sub-Saharan Africa having the highest share of STIs. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HIV, HBV, and reported STI-related syndromes during the Tigray war, considering the potential for increased transmission.
methodsA three-year retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from November 2020 to June 2023. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the necessary data from the hospital. All population domains who visited the hospital were assessed for STIs and tested for HIV, and HBV were included in the study. The findings were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods.
resultDuring the three years (November 2020 to June 2023), 927 STI cases (36%) were syndromically diagnosed and documented. Females had the highest share (85.5%) of the STI cases. There were six reported types of STI-related syndromes, and the top three major STI diagnoses were vaginal discharge (65.9%), pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (16.2%), and urethral discharge (13.4%). Furthermore, the prevalence of HIV among all screened cases was 1.2%, whereas the prevalence of HBV was 1.7% among pregnant mothers and 8.3% among other tested individuals.
conclusionThe study revealed a high burden of HBV, HIV, and STI-related syndromes in the region, underscoring the necessity for post-war preventive strategies.
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