TITLE:
Rationale of Longitudinal Cohort Study on Obstetrical Outcomes of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection in Kinshasa, DR Congo
AUTHORS:
Muela Andy Mbangama, Banza Jésual Lotoy, Ambis Joëlle Lumaya, Nkongolo Freddy Muamba, Mubalamata Eugène-Patrick Lukusa, Nkashama Bienvenu Kazadi, Ndombasi Nelda Lemba, Otem Christian Ndesanzim, Feruzi Michel Mangala
KEYWORDS:
Trichomonas vaginalis Infection, Obstetrical Outcomes, Kinshasa
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.13 No.9,
September
8,
2023
ABSTRACT: Background: Trichomoniasis is the most common non-viral sexually
transmitted infection (STI) in the world, and the occurrence of this infection
during pregnancy is responsible for adverse obstetrical outcomes like premature
labor, premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and low birth weight (birth weight
Objective: To assess the
obstetrical risk associated with Trichomonas
vaginalis (T. vaginalis)
infection in our environment. Methods: We designed a protocol for a
prospective cohort study which will take place in four medical facilities in
the city of Kinshasa, where all pregnant women with a pregnancy of at least 20
weeks and who will give written consent will
be included. Vaginal swab specimens will be collected for T. vaginalis research by direct
microscopy wet mount. Follow-up will consist of recording the process of the
pregnancy and obstetrical outcomes. Conclusion: Results from this study
will allow to enhance management and also bring updated estimates on T. vaginalis prevalence and its
obstetrical outcomes for infected pregnant woman in our environment.