Triple sexually transmitted infections among pregnant woman in the context of Elimination of mother to child transmission in Southern Ethiopia: Reports from a survey of questionnaires and laboratory studies.

• DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2023.1190170
• Publication Date: 2023-06-19T13:52:32Z
• Authors: Eskinder Israel; Iskindir Hizkel; Temesgen Geta; Tihun Feleke; Beniyam Samuel; Desta Markos
• Keywords: Congenital syphilis

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause a wide range of public health problems if left untreated. They can lead to adverse birth outcomes, including stillbirth, fetal loss, neonatal death, preterm birth, and low weight. Although great efforts have been made reduce STIs nationally, their incidence remains high in Ethiopia, co-infection calls for urgent action. Therefore, this study aimed identify the determinants three among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) context elimination mother-to-child transmission facilities Sawla Town, Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia.A cross-sectional design was conducted from May July 2022. Data were collected women's serum using an HIV rapid test, HBsAg test device, VDRL HIV, HBV, syphilis, respectively. Descriptive statistics, such as frequencies percentages, used describe each relevant variable. Logistic regression analyses STIs.A total 484 screened. The mean age 24.0 ± 4.6 years, nearly half participants had completed secondary school or higher. overall seroprevalence (HIV, syphilis) 6.8%. These sexually shown be more common who not able read write, tattoos, previously abortion, history multiple sexual partners.The found intermediate comparison with WHO standard. Efforts should strengthen existing education RH service integration on STI screening, treatment that further eliminates vertical infection.