Trichomoniasis and adverse birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trichomoniasis commonly affects women of childbearing age and has been linked to several adverse birth outcomes.

Objective

To elucidate the association between trichomoniasis in pregnant women and adverse birth outcomes, including preterm delivery, prelabour rupture of membranes and low birthweight.

Search strategy

MEDLINE, EMBASE and ClinicalTrials.gov were systematically searched in December 2020 without time or language restrictions.

Selection criteria

Original research studies were included if they assessed at least one of the specified adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women with laboratory-diagnosed trichomoniasis.

Data collection and analysis

Estimates from included articles were either extracted or calculated and then pooled to produc

SUBMITTER: Van Gerwen OT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9704755 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature