Barriers to Routine Antenatal Syphilis Screening in Uganda: Provider Perspectives and Practices.

ABSTRACT: Congenital syphilis is preventable through early detection and treatment during pregnancy. Although global syphilis rates have declined, the prevalence of undiagnosed and untreated infections remains high in low- and middle-income countries. In Uganda, national clinical guidelines recommend syphilis screening and treatment at the first antenatal care (ANC) visit, yet coverage remains suboptimal, contributing to ongoing perinatal transmission. As part of a multiple-method research project, this qualitative study explored provider perspectives on barriers to antenatal syphilis screening and treatment. We conducted in-depth interviews with 20 ANC providers at six public health facilities in two districts serving diverse communities. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and thematic analys

SUBMITTER: Saham N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12491813 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature