Sexually Transmitted Infections: Risk-Factors among Married Female Patients’ in Assiut, Egypt

El-Moselhy, Essam A.; Issa, Lotfi Fahmi; Mohamed, Mohamed; Abdelati, Manal; Eldhshan, Ramadan; Mekky, Abdallah; Amin, Hesham H.; Bashir, Mohammed; Badr, Bahaa M; Saadawy, Ahmed Al

doi:10.21608/aimj.2020.38500.1295

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“…The current study found that three-fifths of the studied women married between the ages of 18 and 25 with regard to their obstetric history. This result was consistent with [15]. Who found that 57% of the women they looked at got married between the ages of 18 and 27.…”

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Application of an Epidemiological Triangle Model on Prevalent Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Married Women

ahmed

el-Aal

Sobhy

et al. 2023

Benha Journal of Applied Sciences

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Sexually transmitted diseases are globally recognized as significant health burdens. The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of an epidemiological triangle model on prevalent sexually transmitted diseases among married women. Research design: A quasi experimental design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study was conducted at the Obstetrics& Gynecology Outpatient Clinics in Benha University Hospital and Benha Teaching Hospital in Benha City. The sample: Simple random sample of 25% of all women attended to previously mentioned settings which included 150 women. Tools: A structured interviewing questionnaire which includes fourth parts:-a): demographic characteristics b): Medical history of the studied women's regarding obstetric history and present complain c): knowledge about prevalent sexually transmitted disease (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis) according to an epidemiological triangle model d): womens' reported practices for prevalent sexually transmitted disease (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and trichomoniasis) according to an epidemiological triangle model. Results: 18.0% of the studied women had good total knowledge pre implementation compared with 72.7% post implementation of epidemiological model, and 31.3% of the studied women had satisfactory total practices pre implementation compared with 81.3% post implementation of epidemiological model. also the result proved that there are no significant correlations between total knowledge scores and total practices scores pre implementation of epidemiological triangle model and there are positive statistically correlations between total knowledge scores and total practices scores post implementation of epidemiological triangle model among the studied women. Conclusion: The epidemiological triangle model succeeded to improve knowledge and practices of the studied women regarding sexually transmitted diseases. Recommendations: Provide continuous educational program to women in Outpatient Obstetrics Clinics to increase knowledge about prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

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“…The pilot study involved 10% (15) of the women at the two-month (January and February 2021). The interviewing questionnaire served as a pre-test sheet for the pilot research, which tested the tool's content, clarity, application, and simplicity.…”

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Application of an Epidemiological Triangle Model on Prevalent Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Married Women

ahmed

el-Aal

Sobhy

et al. 2023

Benha Journal of Applied Sciences

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Exploring the prevalence of chlamydial and gonorrheal infections in pregnant women: a multicenter study in Egypt

El-Gibaly,

Wahba,

Gamaleldin

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are widespread, treatable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) of global significance, affecting millions annually. Left untreated, they pose significant risks, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, and complications during pregnancy. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends annual chlamydial screening for sexually active women to address these risks. Responding to this global challenge, the World Health Organization (WHO) has formulated a global health sector strategy on sexually transmitted infections, outlining priority actions to strengthen STI responses in countries. However, STI epidemiological studies encounter challenges in developing nations like Egypt due to socio-cultural factors, poverty, and limited diagnostic facilities. In Egypt, STI diagnosis primarily relies on clinical presentations, lacking structured screening programs for CT and NG. This study’s main objective is to estimate the prevalence of Chlamydial and gonorrheal infections, advocating for supportive STI strategies in Egypt. Additionally, the study aims to provide a foundation for national prevalence estimates of CT and NG infections. Methods A cross-sectional study encompassed five antenatal clinics in different regions of Egypt. A total of 1040 pregnant women attending these clinics were consecutively sampled. Data collection involved structured questionnaires, and urine samples were subjected to the GeneXpert CT/NG qualitative real-time PCR test. Results The prevalence of CT infections was 0.29% (95% CI, 0.10–0.86%), with no detected NG infections. The three CT-positive cases were distributed across different recruitment centers, with no statistically significant differences observed between infected and non-infected participants. Notably, 40.3% of recruited women reported gynecological symptoms, primarily discharge. Additionally, 9.6% had undergone previous testing for sexually transmitted infections, with 8.2% receiving positive results. Conclusions This study provides valuable data on the prevalence of CT and NG infections among pregnant women attending ANC clinics in Egypt. The findings underscore the importance of ongoing surveillance, routine screening, and targeted interventions to ensure the reproductive health and well-being of pregnant women and their infants. Further research is warranted to explore the broader implications of STIs in different populations and to inform evidence-based guidelines for screening and management in diverse settings. Trial registration: IRB no.: 17,400,017; WHO ERC Protocol Id. A66005.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections: Risk-Factors among Married Female Patients’ in Assiut, Egypt

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Application of an Epidemiological Triangle Model on Prevalent Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Married Women

Application of an Epidemiological Triangle Model on Prevalent Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Married Women

Exploring the prevalence of chlamydial and gonorrheal infections in pregnant women: a multicenter study in Egypt

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