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Screening for Syphilis and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnant Women — Guam, 2014
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Jun 23 2017
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Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 66(24):644-648.
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Alternative Title:MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
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Corporate Authors:Centers for Dsease Control and Prevention (U.S.)Epidemic Intelligence Service. Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development. ; National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (U.S.)Division of STD Prevention. ; National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (U.S.)Division of Viral Hepatitis.
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Description:Prenatal screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can prevent adverse perinatal outcomes. In Guam, the largest of the three U.S. territories in the Pacific, primary and secondary syphilis rates among women increased 473%, from 1.1 to 6.3 per 100,000 during 2009-2013 (1). In 2013, the first Congenital syphilis case after no cases since 2008 was reported (1,2). Little is known about STI screening coverage and factors associated with inadequate screening among pregnant women in Guam. This study evaluated the prevalence of screening for syphilis, human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), chlamydia, and gonorrhea, and examined correlates of inadequate screening among pregnant women in Guam. Data came from the medical records of a randomly selected sample of mothers with live births in 2014 at a large public hospital. Bivariate analyses and multivariable models using Poisson regression were conducted to determine factors associated with inadequate screening for syphilis and other STIs. Although most (93.5%) women received syphilis screening during pregnancy, 26.8% were not screened sufficiently early to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes. Many women were not screened for HIV infection (31.1%), chlamydia (25.3%), or gonorrhea (25.7%). Prenatal care and insurance were important factors affecting STI screening during pregnancy. Prenatal care providers play an important role in preventing Congenital infections. Policies and programs increasing STI and HIV services for pregnant women and improved access to and use of prenatal care are essential for promoting healthy mothers and infants.
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Pubmed ID:28640799
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5657798
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