Coinfections of malaria and sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Malaria infection and curable sexually transmitted infections and reproductive tract infections (STIs/RTIs) adversely impact pregnancy outcomes. In sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of malaria and curable STIs/RTIs is high and, where coinfection is common, combination interventions may be needed to improve pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to estimate the prevalence of malaria and curable STI/RTI coinfection during pregnancy, risk factors for coinfection and prevalence of associated adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Methods and analysis

We will use three electronic databases, PubMed, EMBASE and Malaria in Pregnancy Library to identify studies involving pregnant women attending routine antenatal care facilities in sub-Saharan Africa and reportin

SUBMITTER: Sorano S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314643 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature