TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS INFECTION AMONG ASYMPTOMATIC UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.

Autor:	Ajani TA; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Elikwu CJ; Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan., Fayemiwo SA; Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.; Division of Infection, Immunity and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK., Nwadike V; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Tayo B; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Anaedobe CG; Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja., Shonekan O; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Okangba CC; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Akanji AM; Department of Histopathology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Omeonu A; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Faluyi B; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Asini AO; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Ajayi EV; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Adeyoola OO; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Atalabi FB; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Nwanane EB; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine [Ann Ib Postgrad Med] 2022 Dec; Vol. 20 (2), pp. 135-142.
Abstrakt:	Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is one of the common non- viral sexually transmitted infections that infect both men and women worldwide. It is largely asymptomatic and its association with the risk of HIV transmission has made it a compelling public health concern. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence and the risk factors associated with T. vaginalis among asymptomatic undergraduate students at Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun state, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 246 asymptomatic students of Babcock University between February 2019 to April 2020. Information on socio-demographic and associated risk factors was obtained by structured-questionnaire in an interview-based manner. First-void urine was collected from each participant for the detection of T. vaginalis using the traditional wet prep method and TV in-pouch. The data were analyzed by SPSS Version 23. Results: The overall prevalence of T. vaginalis among the participants was 12.2% (30/246). The use of wet-preparation showed 8.5% (21/246) while the use of TV inpouch yielded 12. 2% (30/246) prevalence of positive results. The results of the wet prep in comparison to the in-pouch technique was statistically significant among the study population. (P < 0.001). Sexual intercourse, use of hormonal contraceptives and practice of internet-based sex seeking behaviour were factors that had increase likelihood of T. vaginalis infection on multivariate analysis. Conclusion: The occurrence of T. vaginalis and, its associated risk factors among the asymptomatic population in this study is very high. We advocate for the screening of young people. (© Association of Resident Doctors, UCH, Ibadan.)
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