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100			_e CUHAS/BM/1001264/T/21 _qShamim Waldi Mnzava
245			_aPrevalence and Factors Associated with Urogenital Schistosomiasis among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Misungwi District Hospital in Mwanza, Tanzania.
260			_aMwanza, Tanzania | _b Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS-Bugando] | _c2024.
300			_a56 Pages
300			_aIncludes References
520			_aAbstract: Background: Urogenital Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by blood fluke known as Schistosoma haematobium, its prevalence in Tanzania is still very high although there is Mass Drug Administration program. It is termed as a disease of public health problem as well as one of the neglected tropical disease in Tanzania. It is endemic in Africa, especially the Sub Saharan Africa and the middle East. Also, it is the most prevalent species in Africa, and causes approximately 112 million cases per year. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and the factors associated with urogenital schistosomiasis among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Misungwi district hospital in Mwanza, Tanzania. Methodology: Cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Misungwi district hospital between April and July 2024. Two hundred and forty-nine (249) pregnant women were enrolled. A pretested questionnaire was used for data collection while 15 milliliters of urine sample were collected by a clean wide mouth plastic urine container then urine centrifugation technique was used for detection of Schistosoma haematobium ova and lastly data was analyzed by using STATA Version 15.0. Results: Urogenital Schistosomiasis was detected in 3.61 % (9/249) of pregnant women participated in the study. Risk factors such as painful urination, protection and the history of urinating blood together with the source of water used for domestic activities were significantly associated with infection (p=0.05). Majority of positivity were from rural 7/54 (12.96%). The prevalence of this disease was higher in younger women age 20-24 years. Conclusion: Regardless pregnant women they are at high risk of getting different parasitic infections but in this study, we found very low prevalence of which this is the good news that we are in good position of controlling and preventing this infection among this population only if community education will be provided in the area. And in relation to the factors associated such as painful urination, protection and the history of urinating blood together with the source of water used for domestic activities and the history of having blood in urine we found to be associated to the infection despite of this there is a need for prompting health education on the knowledge of urogenital schistosomiasis since many participants were not aware on this infection and how to prevent it. Recommendation: From this study despite to the fact that there is small number of infected pregnant women particularly at this area, awareness on urogenital schistosomiasis should be given to all members of the community, so we recommend improved community-based education on urogenital schistosomiasis transmission and prevention. Also, we recommend the supply of safe water especially in rural areas and pregnant women who were found to be infected from now they have to be followed and being informed that they are infected so that to be aware on proper use of toilets and immediately after birth they have to start treatment.
600			_xMedical Laboratory Sciences
700			_q Mholya Zabron Falle
700			_q Mashaka Gervas Kaji
856			_zResearch Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment for The Award of Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Degree of Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences.
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