Prevalence and risk factors for bacterial vaginosis in sexually active females in age group 20-45 years and comparison of Amsel's criteria with Nugent's score

Ghattargi, Sharadini; Sheela, N; Dias, M J Marques

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20183431

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“…However, this study has further revealed that in consistent with previous studies that the highest prevalence of bacterial vaginosis occurred in women within the reproductive age. These women are also the most sexually active and studies have shown that they have the highest rate of pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases [12, 24]. Women who were multiparous and with higher education constituted the highest group with bacterial vaginosis in this study and this is consistent with reports from previous studies [12, 21, 23, 24].…”

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“…These women are also the most sexually active and studies have shown that they have the highest rate of pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases [12, 24]. Women who were multiparous and with higher education constituted the highest group with bacterial vaginosis in this study and this is consistent with reports from previous studies [12, 21, 23, 24]. This was attributed to increased coital frequency and douching which might result in reduction in the physiological barrier in the vaginal and overgrowth of normal commensals [25].…”

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Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy in a tertiary health institution, south western Nigeria

Aduloju¹,

Akintayo²,

Aduloju³

2019

Pan Afr Med J

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Introduction Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in women of child bearing age. Bacterial vaginosis has emerged as a global health issue due to the adverse outcome in pregnancy and in the puerperium. The study determined the prevalence of BV and outcome of delivery among pregnant women. Methods Socio-demographic data and vaginal swab samples were obtained from 362 consecutive pregnant women with abnormal vaginal discharge attending antenatal clinic in Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. Data were analysed using SPSS statistical software 21 and association between variables was compared using Chi square. Results The prevalence of BV among pregnant women with abnormal vaginal discharge in this study was 16.6%. Age group 25-34yrs, multiparity and higher education were significantly associated with BV, p < 0.05. Symptoms such as vulvar itching, dyspareunia, lower abdominal pains and characteristic of vaginal discharge such as colour and consistency were significantly associated with BV, p < 0.05. Women with bacterial vaginosis significantly had prelabour rupture of fetal membrane and their babies were born prematurely with low birth weight and Apgar score of less than 5 at one minute, p < 0.05. However, there was no difference statistically in rate of admission into special care baby unit among the women, p > 0.05. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that there should be screening for BV in pregnant women presenting with abnormal vaginal discharge so that they could be treated accordingly. This will mitigate the complications arising from bacterial vaginosis.

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Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy in a tertiary health institution, south western Nigeria

Aduloju¹,

Akintayo²,

Aduloju³

2019

Pan Afr Med J

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“…It is estimated to be between 25-50% in sub-Saharan African countries [7]. It can occur in any age group, but in particular, it is more prevalent among women of childbearing age [8].…”

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Risk Factors Associated with Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnant Women in Senegal

Ngom-Cisse

Dieng²,

Gassama³

et al. 2022

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Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with a high risk of complications, particularly during pregnancy. Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of BV in pregnant women in Dakar, Senegal, and to identify its associated risk factors. Patients and Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2020 to March 2021 in pregnant women with 34 to 38 weeks of gestation and seen for their routine prenatal consultation at the Nabil Choucair health center in Dakar, Senegal. Vaginal swabs were taken and examined using the Nugent scoring system for the diagnosis of the BV. Data analysis on SPSS (version 25) was done using the chi-square test to measure the strength of association. A value of p ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: BV was found in 28.0% (112/400) of the screened women with a median age 24 (21-29) years. A pH >4.5 predictive of BV was found in 80.4% (90/112) of samples. BV was associated with vaginal candidiasis in 49.1% (55/112) while Trichomonas vaginitis was found in 1.8% (02/112). In 80.4% (90/112) of affected women, BV was caused by Gardnerella vaginalis. Mobiluncus spp. was found in 19.6% (22/112) pregnant women in association with G. vaginalis. Symptoms characterized by episodes of pruritus, pelvic pain, burning and/or dyspareunia were seen among 59.8% (67/112) of these women with BV while 40.1% (45/112) of them reported no symptoms. Conclusion: In view of these results and in order to reduce gestational complications and adverse outcomes in the newborn, screening for BV in pregnant women should be favored in developing countries.

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“…Indeed, the epidemiological profile of women with BV is similar to that of women with STIs: BV is significantly associated with having a recent sexual partner or multiple sexual partners [38]. In the study by Ghattargi et al, BV was more common in multiparous women with a statistically significant difference [39].…”

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“…Cases of BV were more frequent among women in the (30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40) [20].…”

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Bacterial Vaginosis: Prevalence and Risk Factors among Women in Dakar, Senegal

Ndiaye

Diop²,

Gaye³

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an imbalance of the vaginal flora that most commonly affects women of childbearing age. It is characterised by discomfort due to vaginal discharge and is associated with serious complications in women. We aimed to determine the prevalence of BV and its risk factors. Methodology: We conducted a prospective cross-sectional descriptive study in November 2020 at the Pasteur Institute of Dakar among women who were seen for vaginal sampling. We collected the following parameters: age, parity, history of infection, pregnancy and contraception. VB was diagnosed using the Amsel criteria and the Nugent score. Scoring is based on the presence of different bacterial morphotypes where a score ≥ 7 indicates the presence of BV, 4-6 indicates intermediate flora and 0- 3 normal flora. Analysis was performed using SPSS version 20.0.A statistically significant difference between the occurrence of bacterial vaginosis and a risk factor was retained for a p value < 0.05. Results: A total of 236 patients were included with a median age of 38 years. The prevalence of BV was 20.3%. It was more prevalent in women aged between [30-40 years] (28/101, 27.7%) followed by the age group [20-30 years] (13/51, 25.5%) with a statistically significant difference (p=0.0001).VB was more prevalent in nulliparous or primiparous women (28/118, 23.7%) and in those with no history of vaginal infections (20/83, 24.1%). Pregnant women and women without contraception were more affected with respectively (12/42, 28.6%) and (43/199, 21.6%). No relationship was found between BV and these previous potential risk factors. Conclusion: BV is a very common condition in women of childbearing age. Its complexity motivates numerous researches in order to elucidate its real implication in the occurrence of adverse gynecological conditions.

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Prevalence and risk factors for bacterial vaginosis in sexually active females in age group 20-45 years and comparison of Amsel's criteria with Nugent's score

Cited by 4 publications

References 8 publications

Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy in a tertiary health institution, south western Nigeria

Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy in a tertiary health institution, south western Nigeria

Risk Factors Associated with Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnant Women in Senegal

Bacterial Vaginosis: Prevalence and Risk Factors among Women in Dakar, Senegal

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