Prevalence of selected curable sexually transmitted infections and predetermining factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Gebretsadik Shawo General Hospital, Bonga, Southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) heavily rely on laboratory testing methods. Unfortunately, these diagnostic tools are infrequently used in certain regions of the country, which often results in suboptimal treatment for these infections. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of selected curable STIs among pregnant women.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

The study was conducted in an antenatal care (ANC) unit in one of Southern Ethiopia's general hospitals.

Participants

A total of 244 consecutive pregnant women attending the ANC follow-up were recruited for the study. All pregnant women have equal opportunity to participate; however, women who declined to be interviewed or give a sample were excluded. Pregnant women on antibioti

SUBMITTER: Kochito S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666215 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature