Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women attending antenatal care in southern Ethiopia
Objetives. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and possible risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii (toxoplasmosis) infection in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Gambo General Rural Hospital, southern Ethiopia. Methods. Hospital-based, prospective cross-sectional study. We collecte...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2018 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana (FISABIO) |
| Repositorio: | r-FISABIO. Repositorio Institucional de Producción Científica |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:fisabio.fundanetsuite.com:p3034 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://fisabio.portalinvestigacion.com/publicaciones/3034 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Seroprevalence Toxoplasma gondii Maternal health Ethiopia |
| Sumario: | Objetives. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and possible risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii (toxoplasmosis) infection in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Gambo General Rural Hospital, southern Ethiopia. Methods. Hospital-based, prospective cross-sectional study. We collected 401 serum samples from September 1 to October 30, 2015, along with sociodemographic data and data on potential risk factors, using a simple random sampling technique. Results. The overall seroprevalence of T gondii in pregnant women (mean age 23.1 years) was 23.9% (95% confidence interval [CI] 20.0, 28.3). We did not find any significant risk factors associated with seropositivity in relation with participants' level of education; occupation; contact with cats; consumption of raw or uncooked meat, vegetables, or milk; or type of flooring (soil versus cement) at home. The women who were aware of the risk of toxoplasma infection on the fetus had fewer T. gondii antibodies. Drinking unsafe water was associated with a higher risk of toxoplasmosis (p = 0.08). Conclusion. The seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis among pregnant women was relatively lower. |
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