High prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women in southern Ethiopia: evidence from routine laboratory diagnosis
STIs remain prevalent and frequently asymptomatic, highlighting the inadequacy of syndromic management in antenatal care. Social, economic and biological factors predict infection, emphasizing the need for routine laboratory-based screening and targeted interventions. Future research should use molecular diagnostics to capture comprehensive STIs prevalence.
Authors
- Bruno Levecke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8912-5595)
- Elizaveta Padalko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8101-6957)
- Meskerem Jisso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0102-658X)
- Carl K. Lachat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1389-8855)
- Taye Gari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4091-4491)
- Zeleke Mekonnen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3418-7291)
Institutions
- HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts (BE)
- Jimma University (ET)
- Hawassa University (ET)
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- Ghent University (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sexual Health
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1071/sh25171
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiteit Gent
- Jimma University
- Hawassa University