Prevalence and Factors Associated With Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women of Reproductive Age in Tanzania: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis of National Data
Although STIs have a relatively low prevalence (4.7%) among Tanzanian WRA, behavioral change campaigns, young adult-friendly health services, routine screening and tailored preventive education are crucial to achieving universal health goals, reducing new infections, and fostering the overall well-being of this vulnerable group.
Authors
- Jovin Rushagala Tibenderana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3108-4302)
- Fabiola Vincent Moshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8829-2746)
- Jomo Gimonge
- Sanun Ally Kessy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6854-3887)
- Thadei Liganga
Institutions
- Ifakara Health Institute (TZ)
- The University of Dodoma (TZ)
- Tanzania National Parks (TZ)
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
- St. Francis Referral Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Science Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70807
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00