Magnitude of syphilis sero-status and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Jinka town public health facilities, Southern Ethiopia, 2020.
Mulusew EnbialeAsmare Getie MihretFrehiwot HaileBeemnet TekabeDireslgn MisekirPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Sero-prevalence of syphilis was high. Being a rural residence, having multiple sexual partners, alcohol use were factors associated with syphilis. Therefore, substantial efforts have to be made to provide regular health education for pregnant women at the antenatal clinic on the avoidance of risky behaviors and the risk of syphilis on their pregnancy.
Keyphrases
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- pregnancy outcomes
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- hepatitis c virus
- palliative care
- risk factors
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