Syndromes associated with sexually transmitted infections: Prevalence and risk factors among women of childbearing age in Morocco

Nezha Nacer(1), Najat Fatimi(2), Samia Rkha(3), Nadia Ouzennou(4),


(1) Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology, Environment and Behavior / Biology/ /Faculty of Sciences Semlalia/ Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech. Morocco
(2) General practitioner at the Rahal Ben Ahmed Health Center, Essaouira Health Province, Morocco
(3) Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology, Environment and Behavior / Biology/ /Faculty of Sciences Semlalia/ Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech. Morocco
(4) Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques of Marrakech, Morocco
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This research was designed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with syndromes of sexually transmitted infections in women of reproductive age in the province of Essaouira in Morocco. A questionnaire was distributed to 1100 women using a random sampling technique. Subsequently, a clinical and speculum examination was performed. In this study, 38.6% of the women examined had syndromes of sexually transmitted infections, of which 81.8% had a vaginal discharge. Diagnosed sexually transmitted infection syndromes have been influenced by a woman’s level of education, socio-economic status, marital status, obstetric history, and whether the partner is suspected of having other sexual relations. This study revealed a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infection syndromes, and that demands more effort in diagnosis and management should be made. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[9]: 94-102).

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