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Prevalence and associated factors of syphilis among female sex workers in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Solomon Gedfie, Woldeteklehymanot Kassahun, Abdu Jemal, Muluken Gashaw, Alembante Bazezew, Marye Nigatie, Getinet Kumie, Tadesse Misganaw, Zewdu Tefera, Bewuketu Belete Alemu and 8 more

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Solomon GedfieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Woldeteklehymanot KassahunDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Abdu JemalDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Muluken GashawDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Alembante BazezewDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Marye NigatieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Getinet KumieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Tadesse MisganawDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Zewdu TeferaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Bewuketu Belete AlemuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Bahriew MezgebuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Brhanu KassanewDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Ephrem TamratDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Wagaw AbebeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Agenagnew AshagreDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Assefa SisayDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Yalewayker GashawDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Melese Abate RetaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Background: Syphilis is the most common sexually transmitted infection caused by Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar search engines were explored to access eligible articles. STATA 11 statistical software was used to carry out the meta-analysis. A random-effects model was employed to estimate the pooled prevalence of syphilis and its predictors among female sex workers in the East African region. Higgen's I Results: A total of 16,456 articles were retrieved, among which 24 studies involving 25,979 female sex workers were included in the final meta-analysis. The pooled estimates of syphilis among female sex workers were 14.7% (95%CI: 11.06-18.35) and I Conclusion: This review revealed a relatively higher prevalence of syphilis compared to the global estimate. To effectively curb syphilis among female sex workers in East Africa, intervention strategies should address the high prevalence and key associated factors through comprehensive approaches. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024587246, CRD42024587246.

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Sex WorkersSyphilisAdultAfrica, EasternFemaleHumansPrevalenceRisk FactorsEast Africafemale sex workersmeta analysispredictorssyphilisTreponema pallidum

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