Analytical case-control study examines risk factors and adverse pregnancy outcomes of syphilis in Kisangani, suggesting improved management strategies.
Key Points
Adverse pregnancy outcomes, including fetal death, are linked to syphilis, highlighting the need for early detection.
Married women with a history of STIs or multiple sexual partners were significantly more likely to have syphilis during pregnancy.
The study analyzed data from 290 pregnant women, revealing that 25% experienced fetal death associated with syphilis.
Risk factors like partners’ occupations as drivers or traders were significantly associated with syphilis in pregnant women.