Prevalence and Factors Associated with Syphilis among Mothers with Missed Opportunities for Antenatal Syphilis Testing in Rural Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Theoneste Hakizimana (Author), Joy Muhumuza (Author), Fabrice Molen Selamo (Author), Marie Pascaline Sabine Ishimwe (Author), Rogers Kajabwangu (Author), Osman Mohamud Jelle (Author), Joshua Muhumuza (Author), Sonye Magugu Kiyaka (Author), Sandra Nyakato (Author), Yarine Fajardo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Early prenatal syphilis testing and treatment are essential preventative measures for maternal syphilis and associated adverse pregnancy outcomes of pregnancy; however, data shows that two-thirds of all cases are missed among women who visit prenatal care center at least once but are not...