Prevalence and Factors Associated with Syphilis among Mothers with Missed Opportunities for Antenatal Syphilis Testing in Rural Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background. Early prenatal syphilis testing and treatment are essential preventative measures for maternal syphilis and associated adverse pregnancy outcomes of pregnancy; however, data shows that two-thirds of all cases are missed among women who visit prenatal care center at least once but are not...
Main Authors: | Theoneste Hakizimana, Joy Muhumuza, Fabrice Molen Selamo, Marie Pascaline Sabine Ishimwe, Rogers Kajabwangu, Osman Mohamud Jelle, Joshua Muhumuza, Sonye Magugu Kiyaka, Sandra Nyakato, Yarine Fajardo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2023-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Reproductive Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/2971065 |
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