Prevalence of Syphilis among Pregnant Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Birkneh Tilahun Tadesse · Hawassa University

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This review showed a high prevalence of syphilis in sub-Saharan Africa among pregnant women. The evidence suggests strengthening the screening program during pregnancy as part of the care package during antenatal care visits. Programs focusing on primary prevention of syphilis in women should also be strengthened.

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Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment Reproductive tract infections research HIV, TB, and STIs Epidemiology

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Published in: BioMed Research International

Volume 2019, pp. 1-10

DOI: 10.1155/2019/4562385

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Prevalence of Syphilis among Pregnant Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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