ArticleInternational journal of women's health2025
Prevalence and Determinants of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Presenting with Vaginal Discharge at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eritrea.
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Background: Vaginal discharge is a common symptom of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and prompt identification is crucial to prevent long-term complications affecting reproductive health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of selected sexually transmitted infections and assess the relevance of syndromic management among patients presenting with vaginal discharge. Methods: An analytic hospital based; cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary hospital involving patients with vaginal discharge. Physicians carried out clinical examinations, and serologic assessments were performed for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), syphilis, and viral hepatitis. Cervical swabs were analysed using Gene Xpert Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for Results: A total of 362 patients were enrolled. The majority were married (81.5%), multigravida (60.8%), and housewives (59.1%), with 65.5% having completed junior or secondary school. The prevalence of HIV (2.5%), syphilis (0.6%), HBsAg (1.9%), and Anti-HBc (19.1%) was identified through serologic analysis. Molecular testing using Gene Xpert PCR (NAAT) detected Conclusion: The low prevalence of selected Sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and HPV, and the absence of
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