Prevalence of curable STIs and bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion
The prevalence of curable STIs and BV in sub-Saharan Africa is substantial in pregnant women but most prevalent in Southern Africa where HIV prevalence is highest. It is crucial to integrate screening of curable STIs into antenatal care programmes that have previously focused on diagnosis and treatment of syphilis and HIV.

Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - October 21, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Nyemba, D. C., Haddison, E. C., Wang, C., Johnson, L. F., Myer, L., Davey, D. J. Tags: Original research Source Type: research