Assessment of Trichomoniasis Prevalence and Healthcare Provider Knowledge among Pregnant Women: A Study at Luweero General Hospital, Uganda

IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI:10.59298/idosr/jst/24/101.235156

Musisi Fred

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Trichomoniasis, a prevalent sexually transmitted infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, significantly impacts maternal and fetal health, particularly during pregnancy. This study investigated trichomoniasis prevalence and healthcare provider knowledge among pregnant women attending antenatal services at Luweero General Hospital in Uganda. A cross-sectional study involving 385 pregnant women was conducted, with vaginal swabs examined for T. vaginalis presence. Additionally, healthcare providers' knowledge regarding trichomoniasis was assessed. Results indicated a low prevalence (1.8%) of trichomoniasis among the study population. Notably, midwives and nursing aides demonstrated the highest levels of knowledge. The age group most affected was 16-25 years old. These findings highlight the importance of continuous medical education for healthcare providers and targeted interventions to increase awareness among pregnant women, ultimately mitigating the burden of trichomoniasis in maternal health. Keywords: Trichomoniasis, Trichomonas vaginalis, pregnant women, antenatal services, prevalence, healthcare providers, knowledge, Uganda, sexually transmitted infections, maternal health

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孕妇滴虫病患病率和医护人员知识评估：乌干达卢韦罗综合医院的一项研究

滴虫病是由阴道毛滴虫引起的一种普遍的性传播感染，对孕产妇和胎儿的健康有很大影响，尤其是在怀孕期间。本研究调查了在乌干达卢韦罗综合医院接受产前检查的孕妇中滴虫病的流行情况和医疗服务提供者对滴虫病的了解情况。这项横断面研究涉及 385 名孕妇，并对她们的阴道拭子进行了阴道滴虫病检查。此外，还评估了医疗服务提供者对滴虫病的了解程度。结果显示，研究人群中滴虫病的发病率较低（1.8%）。值得注意的是，助产士和护理人员的知识水平最高。受影响最大的年龄组为 16-25 岁。这些发现凸显了对医护人员进行持续医学教育和采取有针对性的干预措施以提高孕妇认识的重要性，从而最终减轻滴虫病给孕产妇健康带来的负担。关键词：滴虫病滴虫病、阴道毛滴虫、孕妇、产前服务、流行率、医疗服务提供者、知识、乌干达、性传播感染、孕产妇健康

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