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 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 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 Bacterial vaginosis: Prevalence and associated risk factors among non-pregnant women of reproductive age attending a Nigerian tertiary hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasheedat M. Abdullateef ◽  
Munirdeen A. Ijaiya ◽  
Fadeyi Abayomi ◽  
Abiodun S. Adeniran ◽  
Haruna Idris
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women Participating in a Biomedical Intervention Trial in Durban: Prevalence, Coinfections, and Risk Factors

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathlee Samantha Abbai ◽  
Handan Wand ◽  
Gita Ramjee
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Treponema Pallidum ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sti Prevention ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Biomedical Intervention

Background. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be a significant public health problem especially among women of reproductive age in Africa. Methods. A total of 2236 women that had enrolled in the MDP301 vaginal microbicide trial were tested for the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhea (NG), Treponema pallidum, and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV). Results. CT was identified as the most prevalent STI (11%) followed by TV (10%), NG, and Syphilis (3%). The highest prevalence of coinfection was reported between T. pallidum and TV (19.67%, P=0.004), followed by CT and TV (13.52%, P≤0.001). Risk factors that were significantly associated with STI acquisition were women of 23 years of age or younger (HR: 1.50, 95% CI 1.17, 1.93), baseline STI with CT (HR: 1.77, 95% CI 1.32, 2.35), TV (HR: 1.58, 95% CI, 1.20, 2.10), and T. pallidum (HR: 5.13, 95% CI 3.65, 7.22), and a low education level (HR: 1.30, 95% CI 1.02, 1.66). Conclusion. Young women with lower education and a history of STIs are at high risk of multiple STIs. Prevention programs should consider target approach to STI prevention among young women. This trial is registered with ISRCTN64716212.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practices related to sexually transmitted infections among women of reproductive age living in Katanga slum, Kampala, Uganda

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faith Nawagi ◽  
Arthur Mpimbaza ◽  
John Mukisa ◽  
Patrick Serwadda ◽  
Samuel Kyalema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Married Women in Rural Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunila Shakya ◽  
Solveig Thingulstad ◽  
Unni Syversen ◽  
Svein Arne Nordbø ◽  
Surendra Madhup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Gynecological Examination ◽  
Rural Nepal

Introduction. We have previously determined the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among women in rural Nepal. In the current study, we also wanted to examine the prevalence of and risk factors for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the same population. Methods. Population-based study of nonpregnant women ≥ 15 years who were married or had a history of marriage in the past, residing in five rural villages in Nepal. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, reproductive history, and genitourinary symptoms were collected, and a gynecological examination was conducted. Cervical samples were analyzed by real-time PCR for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Trichomonas vaginalis and HPV, and a serum sample was analyzed for syphilis, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV infection by serology. Results. Of 2416 eligible women, 62% participated. Trichomoniasis, Chlamydia trachomatis infection, HPV and HBV infection, and syphilis were detected in 5.4%, 0.8%, 14.3%, 0.3%, and 0.2% of the women. None had gonorrhea or HIV infection. Of those with genitourinary symptoms, 6.3% had a curable STI. Vaginal discharge classified as abnormal by gynecological examination, but not self-reported discharge, was significantly associated with laboratory diagnosis of a curable STI. Risk factors for trichomoniasis were reproductive age and high cast/ethnicity. Due to low prevalence, risk factors for other STIs could not be disclosed. Conclusion. We observed high prevalence of HPV infection followed by trichomoniasis, while other STIs were rare among women in rural Nepal. There was no association between genitourinary symptoms and laboratory-confirmed STIs.

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