Susceptibility profile and associated factors of urinary tract infections among women with established preterm labor delivering at a tertiary teaching hospital in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary tract infections have been recognized as a significant health issue since ancient times, but they are particularly concerning during pregnancy due to their potential to cause severe complications like preterm labor and low birth weight leading to significant neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, antibiotic susceptibility and factors associated with urinary tract infections among women with established preterm labor at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.

Methods

This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study carried out from 1st January 2024 to 30th April 2024. Using a consecutive sampling method, 385 pregnant women were enrolled until the desired sample size was reached. Data was collected via pretested questionnair

SUBMITTER: Ifrah AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792221 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature