Benzathine penicillin G stockouts and other barriers to documented syphilis treatment in pregnancy in Zambia
Anna V. Jones,
Albert Manasyan,
Yumo Xue
et al.
Abstract:Objective
The prevalence of syphilis in Zambia remains high and is a critical public health concern. The Zambian Ministry of Health recommends universal screening and same-day treatment for syphilis in pregnancy, yet the syphilis screening rate is low, and treatment is poorly documented. The goal of this study was to document syphilis treatment rates and associated factors among pregnant women in care in Zambia.
Methods
This retrospective cohort study included pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis according… Show more
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