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The prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis infection among the female population of Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors :
Moghadamizad, Zeinab
Khalili, Javad Yazdizadeh
Olfatifar, Meysam
Badri, Milad
Khazaei, Sasan
Source :
International Health (1876-3413). May2024, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p240-251. 12p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite and probably one of the main causes of adverse birth outcomes. Still, there is a paucity of information regarding the burden of T. vaginalis infection in Iranian women. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on trichomoniasis among females in Iran from January 2000 to January 2023. We searched multiple electronic databases (PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Scientific Information Database, Iran Medex, Magiran and Iran Doc) and identified 108 articles with a total of 200 728 women. Using a random effects model, we found a pooled prevalence of 4.30% (95% CI 3.23 to 5.52%). Subgroup analysis, also, demonstrated a statistically significant association between the T. vaginalis prevalence in Iranian women, and the age range, city, sample type, being in prison, sex working and symptomatic infections. Our findings provide important information for healthcare authorities and can inform prevention strategies against trichomoniasis in Iran. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18763413
Volume :
16
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Health (1876-3413)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176933319
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihad059