| dc.description.abstract | Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BY) is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge among women of child bearing age and is associated with adverse obstetric and gynecologic outcomes.
Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of BV by use of Amsel criteria and the risk associated factors in women of reproductive age attending Thika District Hospital.
Methodology: The study was descriptive cross sectional where vaginal specimens from 150 women of child bearing age attending Thika District Hospital were obtained. Bacterial morphotypes indicative ofBV were identified at light microscopy. A precoded questionnaire was used to collect demographic and sexual behavioral characteristics of the study participants.
Data analysis: In bivanateanalyses; prevalence ratios{PR)·an4 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the association between BV and demographic or behavioral characteristics was calculated using Poisson regression.
Results: A prevalence of 26.0%, (95% CI 34.2- 48.6) was obtained from the study population. Classical BV cases were 16%. (95% CI 64.2-78.7) and non-classical 24%. (95% CI 12.0-28.3). Single sexual relationships, low socioeconomic status and hormonal contraceptive use were associated with BV. In terms of cervical lesions, 2ro had HSIL, 4% LSIL, 2.6% Candidiasis, 3% Trichomoniasis and 1.3% Actinomyces.
Conclusions: The prevalence ofBV was 26.0% in this population. Risk factors for BV ought to be evaluated periodically for intervention strategies. | en_US |
