Systematic review and meta-analysis of the global prevalence and infection risk factors of Trichomonas vaginalis.

ABSTRACT: Trichomoniasis is a globally prevalent sexually transmitted disease; however, comprehensive data on its global prevalence and incidence are relatively limited. In this study, we systematically retrieved relevant articles from PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Ovid-Medline, and Web of Science to analyze the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis and its association with various infection risk factors. Among 5,437 publications released between 1992 and 2023, 425 articles focusing on the epidemiology of T. vaginalis were identified. The results revealed a global prevalence rate of T. vaginalis of 8% (95% CI: 7%-10%), with country-specific rates ranging from 1% to 35%. The prevalence of T. vaginalis was significantly higher in the behavioral subgroups, including smoking, drug use, and not using con

SUBMITTER: Tian W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12386857 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature