scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among women of reproductive age in Swaziland

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Themba G. Ginindza ◽  
Cristina D. Stefan ◽  
Joyce M. Tsoka-Gwegweni ◽  
Xolisile Dlamini ◽  
Pauline E. Jolly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections at a tertiary hospital in Tamil Nadu

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3573
Author(s):  
Durga K. ◽  
Karthika K.
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Asymptomatic Group ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) present a huge burden of disease and adversely affect the reproductive health of people. The disease prevalence is about 6% in India. This study is done to determine the prevalence of STIs in women of reproductive age (15-49yrs) attending gynaec outpatient block at Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chennai and to identify the risk factors.Methods: It is a prospective analytical study conducted at IOG from Febraury 2010 to January 2011 where 1000 women of reproductive age attending gynec op were included of which 500 women were asymptomatic and 500 women were symptomatic for STIs. A well-structured proforma was prepared for selection of women, history, examination, investigations and treatment. Asymptomatic women were also screened and treated. Partners were also screened and treated. Depending upon the statistical data, the risk factors were identified and analysed.Results: Overall prevalence of STI was 27.2% of which 22.5% was in symptomatic group and 4.7% in asymptomatic group. Bacterial vaginosis was the commonest STI. The important risk factors identified were age group between 26-30 years, high risk sexual behaviours, poor socioeconomic factors, poor menstrual hygiene and lack of contraception.Conclusions: STIs cause major health problem and it is important to diagnose and treat them at the earliest. The importance of STIs has been more widely recognised since the advent of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and there is good evidence that their control can reduce HIV transmission. Women diagnosed with one STI should be screened for other STI due to coexistant infections. Screening and treatment of partners and follow-up tests of cure should be performed wherever possible.

scholarly journals Sexually transmitted infections at the women of reproductive age: risk factors, clinicoepidemiological data

2003 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-150
Author(s):  
G. V. Grinenko ◽  
Alevtina M. Savicheva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

The article presents the review of modem literature dedicated epidemiological data and risk factors of sexually transmitted infections in women of reproductive age.

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with Sexually Transmitted Infections among Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Users in an Urban Multi-Clinic Healthcare System

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S668-S669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Abrams-Downey ◽  
Ana Ventuneac ◽  
Bianca Duah ◽  
Joaquin Aracena ◽  
Hansel Arroyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

scholarly journals Aberrant cervical innate immunity predicts onset of dysbiosis and sexually transmitted infections in women of reproductive age

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. e0224359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raina N. Fichorova ◽  
Charles S. Morrison ◽  
Pai-Lien Chen ◽  
Hidemi S. Yamamoto ◽  
Yashini Govender ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Innate Immunity ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with Impaired Ovarian Reserve in Young Women of Reproductive Age with Crohn’s Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Zhao ◽  
Baili Chen ◽  
Yao He ◽  
Shenghong Zhang ◽  
Yun Qiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Ovarian Reserve ◽  
Disease State ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Active Disease

Background/Aims: Crohn’s disease (CD) primarily affects young female adults of reproductive age. Few studies have been conducted on this population’s ovarian reserve status. The aim of study was to investigate potential risk factors associated with low ovarian reserve, as reflected by serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in women of reproductive age with CD.Methods: This was a case-control study. Cases included 87 patients with established CD, and healthy controls were matched by age, height and weight in a 1:1 ratio. Serum AMH levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results: The average serum AMH level was significantly lower in CD patients than in control group (2.47±2.08 ng/mL vs. 3.87±1.96 ng/mL, respectively, <i>P</i><0.001). Serum AMH levels were comparable between CD patients and control group under 25 years of age (4.41±1.52 ng/mL vs. 3.49±2.10 ng/mL, <i>P</i>=0.06), however, serum AMH levels were significantly lower in CD patients over 25 years of age compared to control group (<i>P</i><0.05). Multivariable analysis showed that an age greater than 25 (odds ratio [OR], 10.03; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.90–52.93, <i>P</i>=0.007), active disease state (OR, 27.99; 95% CI, 6.13–127.95, <i>P</i><0.001) and thalidomide use (OR, 15.66; 95% CI, 2.22–110.65, <i>P</i>=0.006) were independent risk factors associated with low ovarian reserve (serum AMH levels <2 ng/mL) in CD patients. Conclusions: Ovarian reserve is impaired in young women of reproductive age with CD. Age over 25 and an active disease state were both independently associated with low ovarian reserve. Thalidomide use could result in impaired ovarian reserve.

scholarly journals Spatial Distribution and Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Anemia Among Women of Reproductive Age: Case of 2014 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey Data

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 425-437
Author(s):  
Faustin Habyarimana ◽  
Temesgen Zewotir ◽  
Shaun Ramroop
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Bed Net ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Health Survey Data

Background:Anemia is an important public health problem affecting all age groups of the population. The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with anemia among women of childbearing age in Rwanda and map their spatial variation.Methods:The 2014/15 Rwanda Demographic and Health survey data was used and the structured logistic regression model was fitted to the data, where fixed effects were modeled parametrically, non-linear effects were modeled non-parametrically using second order random walk priors and spatial effects were modeled using Markov Random field priors.Results:The prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women of reproductive age was 18.9%. Women from the households which use water from the unprotected well had a higher risk of having anemia than a woman from the household where they use water piped into dwelling or yard. The risk of anemia was higher among underweight women and women living in households without toilet facilities. The anemia was less pronounced among the women using contraception, literate women, women from the households which use a bed net and living in rich households.Conclusion:The findings from this study highlighted the districts with the highest number of anemic women and this can help the policymakers and other public health institutions to design a specific programme targeting these districts in order to improve the health status and living conditions of these women. The findings also suggest an improvement of toilet facilities, bed net use and source of drinking water in affected households.

scholarly journals Intersection of HIV and Anemia in women of reproductive age: a 10-year analysis of three Zimbabwe demographic health surveys, 2005–2015

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philimon N. Gona ◽  
Clara M. Gona ◽  
Vasco Chikwasha ◽  
Clara Haruzivishe ◽  
Chabila C. Mapoma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background Women of reproductive age 15–49 are at a high risk of iron-deficiency anemia, which in turn may contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality. Common causes of anemia include poor nutrition, infections, malaria, HIV, and treatments for HIV. We conducted a secondary analysis to study the prevalence of and associated risk factors for anemia in women to elucidate the intersection of HIV and anemia using data from 3 cycles of Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) conducted in 2005, 2010, and 2015. Methods DHS design comprises of a two-stage cluster-sampling to monitor and evaluate indicators for population health. A field hemoglobin test was conducted in eligible women. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin < 11.0 g/dL in pregnant women; < 12.0 in nonpregnant women. Chi-squared test and multivariable logistic regression analysis accounting for complex survey design were used to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with anemia. Results Prevalence (95% confidence interval (CI)) of anemia was 37.8(35.9–39.7), 28.2(26.9–29.5), 27.8(26.5–29.1) in 2005, 2010, and 2015, respectively. Approximately 9.4, 7.2, and 6.1%, of women had moderate anemia; (Hgb 7–9.9) while 1.0, 0.7, and 0.6% of women had severe anemia (Hgb < 7 g/dL)), in 2005, 2010, and 2015, respectively. Risk factors associated with anemia included HIV (HIV+: 2005: OR (95% CI) = 2.40(2.03–2.74), 2010: 2.35(1.99–2.77), and 2015: 2.48(2.18–2.83)]; Residence in 2005 and 2010 [(2005: 1.33(1.08–1.65), 2010: 1.26(1.03–1.53)]; Pregnant or breastfeeding women [2005: 1.31(1.16–1.47), 2010: 1.23(1.09–1.34)]; not taking iron supplementation [2005: 1.17(1.03–1.33), 2010: 1.23(1.09–1.40), and2015: 1.24(1.08–1.42)]. Masvingo, Matebeleland South, and Bulawayo provinces had the highest burden of anemia across the three DHS Cycles. Manicaland and Mashonaland East had the lowest burden. Conclusion The prevalence of anemia in Zimbabwe declined between 2005 and 2015 but provinces of Matebeleland South and Bulawayo were hot spots with little or no change HIV positive women had higher prevalence than HIV negative women. The multidimensional causes and drivers of anemia in women require an integrated approach to help ameliorate anemia and its negative health effects on the women’s health. Prevention strategies such as promoting iron-rich food and food fortification, providing universal iron supplementation targeting lowveld provinces and women with HIV, pregnant or breastfeeding are required.

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