scholarly journals Microbiological profile of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women in Volta Region, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Kofi Ahiatrogah Dzifa ◽  
John Annan Jude ◽  
Aurelia Ofori Linda ◽  
Awudzi Benedict ◽  
Owusu-Ofori Alex ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Microbiological Profile ◽  
Volta Region

Disputable issues of diagnosing and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
T. P. Zefirova ◽  
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M. E. Zhelezova ◽  
I.I. Akhmetshina ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Prenatal Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Behaviours in the Volta Region of Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5857
Author(s):  
Nuworza Kugbey ◽  
Martin Ayanore ◽  
Phidelia Doegah ◽  
Masauso Chirwa ◽  
Susan A. Bartels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Prenatal Depression ◽  
Suicidal Behaviors ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Volta Region

Pregnancy is associated with several physical and psychosocial challenges that influence women’s health and wellbeing. However, prenatal mental health has received little attention. Therefore, this study examined the prevalence and correlates of prenatal depression, anxiety and current suicidal behaviors among pregnant women in the Volta Region of Ghana. Two hundred and fourteen (n = 214) pregnant women recruited from two hospitals responded to the hospital depression and anxiety scale (HADS), the insomnia severity index, and a set of psycho-behavioral, socioenvironmental and demographic characteristic questions. Chi-squared, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used for data analysis. Prevalence of prenatal depression, anxiety and current suicidal behaviors was 50.5%, 35.5% and 3.3%, respectively. After controlling for other variables, average monthly income, insomnia, non-nutritious food consumption (pica), and body image satisfaction were significantly associated with depression. Marital status, insomnia, lifetime suicidal behavior and partner support were significantly associated with anxiety. Current partner abuse was the only factor significantly associated with current suicidal behavior. The high prevalence rates of anxiety and depression among pregnant women and intimate partner violence remain important maternal health issues in the region. Therefore, brief mental health screening and counseling services should be integrated into prenatal healthcare services.

scholarly journals Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Tertiary Care Hospital in Lucknow, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Naimshree Sonkar ◽  
Malay Banerjee ◽  
Suman Gupta ◽  
Absar Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Haemoglobin Level ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
E Coli

Introduction: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is the presence of actively multiplying bacteria within the urinary tract with absence of any symptoms, resulting in adverse pregnancy outcomes. This research study was done in order to review prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility profile, and factors associated with ASB occurring in female patients who are pregnant and being treated at a tertiary care hospital in Lucknow, India. Method and Materials: This is a cross-sectional study done among 216 pregnant women attending a hospital for antenatal check-ups. Clean catch midstream urine samples were collected and examined microscopically, and semi-quantitative culture was done on blood agar and MacConkey agar. Isolates were identified by colony morphology and biochemical tests, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done by using the Kirby-Bauer method. Results: Of the 216 pregnant women, 36 (16.7%) tested positive for ASB. The female gestational period, haemoglobin level, and BMI were significantly associated with ASB. Logistic regression also showed that higher haemoglobin level was less likely to ASB (AOR = 0.42, 95% confidence interval: 0.202–0.88, p = 0.021). The predominant and usual isolates were E. coli (n = 22, 61.1%), followed by Cons (n = 6, 16.7%), and S. aureus (3, 8.3%). All Gram-negative isolates were mostly sensitive to most of the drugs like piperacillin-tazobactam, cefepime, nitrofurantoin, and meropenem but were 100% resistant to ampicillin. Similarly, Gram-positive isolates were sensitive to ampicillin, vancomycin, linezolid, and nitrofurantoin but 100% resistant to co-trimoxazole. Conclusion: The present study shows the existence of ASB was 16.7% among women who are pregnant. Pregnancy duration, haemoglobin level, and BMI were significantly associated with ASB. The isolates identified more frequently were E. coli (61.16%), Cons (16.7%), and S. aureus (8.3%). All isolates which were Gram-negative were mostly sensitive to most of the drugs but were 100% resistant to ampicillin. Similarly, Gram-positive isolates were sensitive to most of the drugs but 100% resistant to co-trimoxazole.

scholarly journals Bacterial Profile and asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women in Africa: A systematic review and meta analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 100952
Author(s):  
Nefsu Awoke ◽  
Tiwabwork Tekalign ◽  
Mistre Teshome ◽  
Tsegaye Lolaso ◽  
Getahun Dendir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

scholarly journals Asymptomatic bacteriuria among HIV positive pregnant women

Virulence ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olutosin A. Awolude ◽  
Olubukola A. Adesina ◽  
Adesina Oladokun ◽  
W.B. Mutiu ◽  
Isaac F. Adewole
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Hiv Positive
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