Urinary Tract Infection and Fetal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Yetera Ararso Agegnehu, Nima Tadesse Menjetta, Ali Musa Mohammed, Ormago Moges Desta
Primary Institution: Adare General Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
The study aimed to determine the magnitude of UTI, drug resistance profile, and fetal outcomes among pregnant women.
Conclusion
Poor fetal outcomes are strongly associated with UTI during pregnancy.
Supporting Evidence
- The overall prevalence of UTI was 13.6%.
- Out of 42 samples, 39 (92.8%) UTI infections were identified in women aged 15 to 34.
- Gram-negative bacteria were resistant to ampicillin (96.2%) and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (39%).
- 51 (16.6%) poor fetal outcomes were reported among the participants.
- Bacteriuria was significantly associated with poor fetal outcomes (p=0.001).
Takeaway
Pregnant women can get urinary tract infections that can harm their babies, so it's important to find and treat these infections early.
Methodology
A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 308 pregnant women using questionnaires and medical record reviews.
Limitations
The study was limited to third-trimester pregnant women and had a small sample size.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 24.7 years, with the majority being married and multigravida.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 10–18
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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