Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and the Need for Outreach Programs to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Women without Antenatal Care

Abstract

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10701572 The study's findings would highlight the importance of complete prenatal care, which includes frequent STI testing and management. It would emphasize the importance of healthcare systems ensuring that all pregnant women have access to and can afford prenatal care. Furthermore, the findings may emphasize the necessity of public health efforts to raise knowledge about the impact of STIs on pregnancy outcomes and promote safer sexual behaviors. The study included data on the Sexually transmitted infections of 250 pregnant mothers without antenatal care who delivered in hospital, were 36% pregnant mothers infected with syphilis, were 50% pregnant mothers infected with Hepatitis B, were 8% pregnant mothers infected with genital ulcer and were 6% pregnant mothers infected with vaginal discharge. The success of outreach programs is highly dependent on several factors, and tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the community is essential. Here are some additional considerations regarding the factors that can influence the success of outreach programs targeting women without antenatal care: Therefore, while designing a health program for people living in rural regions without access to a large health facility, both the use of mass media and on-site small group education should be taken into account