Trichomonas vaginalis Infection among Pregnant Women in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

Abstract

Background. Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexually transmitted parasitic protozoan known to be responsible for an estimated 180 million new infections per year, making it the most prevalent nonviral sexually transmitted pathogen worldwide. Method. A crosssectional study design was conducted on vaginal swabs by wet mount and Modified Columbia Agar culture technique in Jimma University Specialized Hospital (JUSH), ANC clinic, Jimma, Ethiopia. The study was done to assess the magnitude and associated risk factors of T. vaginalis infection from December to May, 2011/2012. Result. A total of 361 pregnant women were involved in this study. From these, 18 (4.98%) of the pregnant women were positive for T. vaginalis infection by Modified Columbian Agar culture technique. Education status (AOR = 0.186, 95% CI: 0.059-0.585, < 0.05), patients with dysuria (AOR = 0.180; 95% CI: 0.046-0.704, < 0.05) and dyspareunia (AOR = 0.152; 95% CI: 0.035-0.667, < 0.05) were significantly associated with T. vaginalis infection. Conclusion. The prevalence of T. vaginalis infection at 4.89% is relatively high among young reproductive aged women. Because this infection increases the risk of HIV transmission and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, there is a need for increased provision of health information concerning T. vaginalis to the community, educating women, screening, and treatment of T. vaginalis infection in Ethiopia.

Multiattribute Analysis of Trichomonas vaginalis Diagnostics and Its Correlation with Clinical Complaints and Contraceptive Methods in a Symptomatic Egyptian Cohort

“…These study results showed that there was a statistical correlation between trichomoniasis and vaginal discharge, burning sensation, and dyspareunia. This was in accordance with other studies in Nigeria [17], Aethiopia [18], Brazil [19], and Egypt [15].…”

“…It was found that there was a statistical correlation between the use of contraception method and trichomoniasis, and multivariate analysis revealed a statistical association with the use of IUD compared to both condom and hormonal methods. This was in accordance with ([ 18 , 20 ] [ 21 ], but others reported that hormonal contraception is strongly associated with trichomoniasis [ 22 ].…”

Prevalence and factors associated with Trichomonas vaginalis infection among pregnant women attending public antenatal clinics in Mwanza city, North-western Tanzania

“…In this study, symptoms such as vaginal discharge, vaginal itching and vulval ulceration were significantly associated with T. vaginalis infection. These findings were consistent with the results of previous studies in Ethiopia (Eshete et al, 2013). Additional symptoms such as pain during urination and pain during coitus have also been described to be associated with T. vaginalis (Fernando et al, 2012).…”

“…The prevalence of T. vaginalis in this study was higher than many other studies elsewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa (Mairiga, 2011;Eshete, 2013;Lazenby et al, 2014). However, the prevalence was slightly lower than that reported by Iwueze et al (2014) in Anambra, Nigeria.…”

A review on Trichomonas vaginalis infections in women from Africa

“…Other risk factors for acquiring infection included having a lower level of education. 44,46 A study conducted by Eshete et al (2013) in pregnant women from Ethiopia showed that educational http://www.sajid.co.za Open Access status did play a critical role in respect to the increased number of T. vaginalis infections. 47 Mabaso et al (2020) found that abnormal vaginal discharge was associated with infection.…”