Journal article
Prevalence and risk factors for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis infection in pregnant women in Papua New Guinea
A Wangnapi, S Soso, HW Unger, C Sawera, M Ome, AJ Umbers, N Ndrewei, P Siba, CSN Li Wai Suen, A Vallely, J Wapling, C Ryan, I Mueller, SJ Rogerson
Sexually Transmitted Infections | Published : 2015
Abstract
Objective To determine the prevalence of, and risk factors associated with, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis infection in pregnant women in Madang, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 400 pregnant women presenting to antenatal clinics. Sociodemographic and behavioural data were collected and real-time PCR diagnostic methods were used to detect the presence of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and trichomonas in self-collected vaginal swabs. The relationships between symptoms, sociodemographic and behavioural factors and infection were assessed. Results The prevalence of C. trachomatis was 11.1%, N. gonorrhoeae was 9.7% and T...
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Awarded by Malaria in Pregnancy Consortium, through Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the Malaria in Pregnancy Consortium, through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (grant number 46099).