Trend of genital ulcers and discharge and associated factors among survey respondents in Tanzania, 2004–2022: Analysis of demographic health surveys
There was an increase in the trend of prevalence of genital ulcers/discharge in Tanzania with women and divorced/separated or widowed individuals being disproportionally affected. Identifying reasons for the increase in these STI related symptoms is paramount to strategize and address challenges. Policymakers should prioritize funding for STI diagnostic tools and community education programs. Additionally, healthcare facilities should incorporate routine STI screenings, particularly for high-risk groups like women and those with multiple sexual partners, to curb the rising prevalence.
Authors
- Rahma Musoke
- Habib O. Ramadhani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9372-9359)
- Lynn Moshi
- Haji Mbwana Ally
- Hafidha Mhando Bakari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8937-8205)
- Mariam Salim Mbwana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2330-6834)
- Swalehe Mustafa Salim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5451-5484)
- Zuhura Mbwana Ally (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0895-5248)
- Alpha Johnson Kapola
- Glenda Marie Manayon
- Hassan Fredrick Fussi
- Leticia Francis Karia
- Maximillian Francis Karia
Institutions
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (US)
- Mission Health (US)
- University of Dar es Salaam (TZ)
- Bombo Hospital (TZ)
- Aga Khan Hospital Dar es Salaam (TZ)
- Wilson Community College (US)
- Manila Observatory (PH)
- Tanzania Youth Alliance (TZ)
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
- Tanzania Media Women's Association (TZ)
- Primary Health Care Institute (TZ)
- Appalachian State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319467
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00