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ArticleIJID regions2026

Molecular prevalence and socioeconomic, demographic, and behavioral risk factors of

Jamal Hassan Mohamoud, Mohamed Hussein Adam, Ahmed Mahad Sheikh Mohamed, Bashiru Garba, Abdirahman Khalif Mohamud, Hassan Abdullahi Dahie, Hodo Aideed Asowe, Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Maryan Abdullahi Sh Nur, Maryam Adawe and 5 more

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Jamal Hassan MohamoudDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Mohamed Hussein AdamDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Ahmed Mahad Sheikh MohamedDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Bashiru GarbaDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Abdirahman Khalif MohamudDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Hassan Abdullahi DahieDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Hodo Aideed AsoweDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Fartun Abdullahi Hassan OreyDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, Dr. Sumait Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Maryan Abdullahi Sh NurFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Maryam AdaweFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Jihaan HassanFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Najib Isse DirieFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Mohamed Mustaf AhmedFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Qadija Mohamud AliFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Mariam HassanFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major global public health concern with significant impacts on sexual and reproductive health. Data on STI prevalence and its associated risk factors in Somalia are limited. Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2023 at Dr. Sumait Hospital in Mogadishu. Genital swab samples were collected from 189 consenting women and analyzed using multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The participants completed questionnaires on sociodemographic characteristics and behaviors. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with STI positivity. Results: The overall prevalence of at least one STI was 37.0% (95% CI: 30.2-43.9%). Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of STIs, particularly Ureaplasma, among women in Mogadishu. Older age and lower education levels were associated with increased STI risk. These findings highlight the need for enhanced STI screening and prevention efforts, especially among older and less-educated women in Somalia.

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Chlamydia trachomatisMultiplex real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)Neisseria gonorrhoeaeSexually transmitted infectionsUreaplasmaWomen’s health

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PMID42388215
PMCPMC13320518

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