Skip Navigation
Skip to contents

Epidemiol Health : Epidemiology and Health

OPEN ACCESS
SEARCH
Search
Advanced Search
mobile menu button

Search

Page Path
HOME > Search
5 "Pregnant women"
Filter
Filter
Article category
Keywords
More +
Publication year
Authors
More +
Funded articles
Brief Communication
Effect of premature rupture of membranes on preterm labor: a case-control study in Cilegon, Indonesia
Ita Marlita Sari, Asri C. Adisasmita, Sabarinah Prasetyo, Dwirani Amelia, Ratih Purnamasari
Epidemiol Health. 2020;42:e2020025.   Published online April 10, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4178/epih.e2020025
  • 9,879 View
  • 249 Download
  • 3 Citations
AbstractAbstract PDF
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
The global prevalence of preterm labor is approximately 11.1% of live births. However, preterm labor contributes to 75-80% of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The morbidity experienced by preterm infants may continue to influence their subsequent development, imposing physical, psychological, and economic burdens. Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a causal factor that may affect preterm birth. Previous studies have shown an association between PROM and preterm labor, but this association should be investigated in more diverse populations. Therefore, this study was conducted in Cilegon, Indonesia to determine the magnitude of the risk of preterm labor associated with PROM at Cilegon Hospital from July 2014 to December 2015.
METHODS
This case-control study used data from patients’ medical records. The cases were all mothers who delivered at less than 37 weeks of gestation, while the control population comprised all mothers who delivered at greater or equal to 37 weeks. The data were analyzed using logistic regression.
RESULTS
The bivariate analysis yielded an odds ratio (OR) of 2.97 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.92 to 4.59) before controlling for covariates. The model derived through multiple regression analysis after controlling for education, history of preterm labor, and anemia resulted in an OR of 2.58 (95% CI, 1.68 to 3.98).
CONCLUSIONS
Mothers who experience PROM during pregnancy were at a 2.58 times higher risk of preterm labor after controlling for education, history of preterm labor, and anemia.
Summary
Korean summary
Key Message

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Maternal low and high hemoglobin concentrations and associations with adverse maternal and infant health outcomes: an updated global systematic review and meta-analysis
    Melissa F. Young, Brietta M. Oaks, Hannah Paige Rogers, Sonia Tandon, Reynaldo Martorell, Kathryn G. Dewey, Amanda S. Wendt
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • A Prospective Cohort Study of Etiology and Neonatal Outcome of Preterm Labor in a Tertiary-care Hospital Attached to a Medical College
    NS Sreedevi, Srijana Mathai, Rachel Mathew, Suja M Mani
    Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.2022; 14(3): 253.     CrossRef
  • A Scoping Review of Preterm Births in Sub-Saharan Africa: Burden, Risk Factors and Outcomes
    Adam Mabrouk, Amina Abubakar, Ezra Kipngetich Too, Esther Chongwo, Ifedayo M. Adetifa
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2022; 19(17): 10537.     CrossRef
Cohort Profile
Cohort profile: the Kisalaya cohort of mother-infant dyads in rural south India (2008-2012)
Smitha Chandrashekarappa, Krupa Modi, Karl Krupp, Kavitha Ravi, Anisa Khan, Vijaya Srinivas, Poornima Jaykrishna, Anjali Arun, Murali Krishna, Purnima Madhivanan
Epidemiol Health. 2020;42:e2020010.   Published online March 11, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4178/epih.e2020010
  • 8,835 View
  • 154 Download
AbstractAbstract PDF
Abstract
The Kisalaya cohort was established in 2008, providing integrated antenatal care (ANC) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing in order to reduce adverse birth outcomes and pediatric HIV infections. The program used a mobile clinic model to deliver health education, ANC, and HIV/sexually transmitted infection testing and management to pregnant women in rural communities in southern India. This cohort includes pregnant women residing in 144 villages of the Mysuru taluk (a rural region) who received ANC through the mobile clinic and delivered their infants between 2008 and 2011. Of the 1,940 women registered for ANC at primary healthcare centers during this time period, 1,675 (75.6%) were enrolled in the Kisalaya cohort. Once women enrolled in the Kisalaya cohort gave birth, the cohort expanded to include the mother-infant dyads with a retention rate of 100% at follow-up visits at 15 days and at 6 months post-delivery. The baseline data collected during the Kisalaya study included both questionnaire-based data and laboratory-based investigations. Presently, a study entitled “Early life influences on adolescent mental health: a life course study of the Kisalaya birth cohort in south India” is in the process of data collection (2019-2020).
Summary
Korean summary
Key Message
Original Articles
Levels of adherence and factors associated with adherence to option B+ prevention of mother-to-child transmission among pregnant and lactating mothers in selected government health facilities of South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, northeast Ethiopia, 2016
Delelegn Tsegaye, Leul Deribe, Shambel Wodajo
Epidemiol Health. 2016;38:e2016043.   Published online October 13, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4178/epih.e2016043
  • 12,870 View
  • 387 Download
  • 18 Citations
AbstractAbstract PDF
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was to measure the levels of adherence and to identify factors associated with adherence to option B+ prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) among pregnant and lactating mothers in selected government health facilities of South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, northeast Ethiopia.
METHODS
An institution-based cross-sectional quantitative study design was employed from March 1, 2016 to April 14, 2016, using a standard structured data collection instrument. A sample of 191 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive pregnant and lactating mothers who were receiving PMTCT follow-up in the selected health facilities participated in the study. The data were entered using EpiData 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with adherence. The p-values <0.05 and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to identify associations between independent predictors and the outcome variable.
RESULTS
The level of adherence to option B+ PMTCT drugs was 87.9%. Women who received in-hospital treatment, who lived in rural areas, and faced challenges in initiating lifelong option B+ treatment on the same-day that they were diagnosed with HIV were less likely to adhere to the treatment (adjusted odds ratios [95% CI] of 0.3 [0.11 to 0.82], 0.26 [0.1 to 0.73], and 0.08 [0.02 to 0.37], respectively).
CONCLUSIONS
Collaborative efforts of zonal health departments with health facility administrators and counselors are recommended for effective and efficient interventions focusing on hospitals, rural areas, and patients who face challenges on the day of their diagnosis.
Summary
Korean summary
Key Message

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Antiretroviral therapy adherence among breastfeeding mothers at a health facility in north Malawi
    Beatrice Kanyimbo, Ursula K Kafulafula, Bertha Chakhame
    African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health.2022; 16(1): 1.     CrossRef
  • Adherence to option B+ and its association with disclosure status and counseling among HIV-positive pregnant and lactating women in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis
    Chalachew Adugna Wubneh, Birye Dessalegn Mekonnen, Mekdess Wesenyeleh Delelegn, Kendalem Asmare Atalell
    Public Health.2022; 211: 105.     CrossRef
  • The role of men in antenatal care and preventing HIV transmission from mothers to infants in Gambella region, Ethiopia
    Mirgissa Kaba, Michelle R. Kaufman, Andrea Ruff, Anteneh Asefa Mekonnen
    PLOS Global Public Health.2022; 2(8): e0000879.     CrossRef
  • What influences uptake and early adherence to Option B+ (lifelong antiretroviral therapy among HIV positive pregnant and breastfeeding women) in Central Uganda? A mixed methods study
    Aggrey David Mukose, Hilde Bastiaens, Fredrick Makumbi, Esther Buregyeya, Rose Naigino, Joshua Musinguzi, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Julie AE Nelson
    PLOS ONE.2021; 16(5): e0251181.     CrossRef
  • Level of adherence to option B plus PMTCT and associated factors among HIV positive pregnant and lactating women in public health facilities of Hawassa city, Southern Ethiopia
    Samuel Abdisa, Zelalem Tenaw, Frank T. Spradley
    PLOS ONE.2021; 16(8): e0255808.     CrossRef
  • Withdrawn: Magnitude of Adherence to Option B plus program and associated factors among women in Eastern African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    Reta Tsegaye, Werku Etafa, Bizuneh Wakuma, Getu Mosisa, Diriba Mulisa, Tadesse Tolossa
    International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences.2021; : 100368.     CrossRef
  • Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV infected pregnant women in public health sectors: a pilot of Chilenje level one Hospital Lusaka, Zambia
    Moses Mukosha, Grace Chiyesu, Bellington Vwalika
    Pan African Medical Journal.2020;[Epub]     CrossRef

  • Joint and Separate Analysis for Longitudinal and Survival Data on Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Among Infected Mothers on Option B+ at Health Centers in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia, 2017


    Abinet Dagnaw Mekuria, Assefa Legesse Sisay, Kassa Ketsela Hailegiorgies, Ayele Mamo Abebe
    Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare.2020; Volume 13: 1179.     CrossRef

  • Alarm Clock-Based Reminder for Improving Low Adherence on Option B Plus Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV Positive Pregnant and Lactating Mothers in Northern Ethiopia


    Gebremedhin Gebreegziabher Gebretsadik, Hailay Gebretnsae, Mulu Ftwi, Afewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse
    HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care.2020; Volume 12: 687.     CrossRef

  • Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study


    Anwar Fedlu, Birhanu Alie, Ammas Siraj Mohammed, Fuad Adem, Abduselam Hassen
    HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care.2020; Volume 12: 725.     CrossRef

  • Adherence to Option B+ Care for the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia


    Fikadu Wondimu, Fisseha Yetwale, Endashew Admassu, Wakgari Binu, Gizachew Abdissa Bulto, Getie Lake, Eden Girmaye, Kababa Temesgen, Taklu Marama
    HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care.2020; Volume 12: 769.     CrossRef

  • Level of Good Adherence on Option B+ PMTCT and Associated Factors Among HIV Positive Pregnant and Lactating Mothers in Public Health Facilities of Ilu Abba Bor and Buno Bedele Zones, Oromia Regional State, Southwestern Ethiopia, 2018


    Eyosiyas Yeshialem Asefa, Dejene Edosa Dirirsa
    HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care.2020; Volume 12: 789.     CrossRef
  • The magnitude of adherence to option B plus program and associated factors among women in eastern African countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Reta Tsegaye, Werku Etafa, Bizuneh Wakuma, Getu Mosisa, Diriba Mulisa, Tadesse Tolossa
    BMC Public Health.2020;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Low adherence to Option B+ antiretroviral therapy among pregnant women and lactating mothers in eastern Tanzania
    Kamonga M. Zacharius, Namanya Basinda, Karol Marwa, Emmanuel H. Mtui, Albino Kalolo, Anthony Kapesa, Massimo Ciccozzi
    PLOS ONE.2019; 14(2): e0212587.     CrossRef
  • Levels of Option B+ ART Drugs Adherence and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Following ART Services at Public Health Facilities of East Shawa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
    Mihretu Tarekegn, Ararso Baru, Assefa Seme
    Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare.2019; : 100459.     CrossRef
  • “I Was Not Told That I Still Have The Virus”: Perceptions of Utilization of Option B+ Services at a Health Center in Malawi
    Patience Mulewa, Egrina Satumba, Christopher Mubisi, Joseph Kandiado, Tumaini Malenga, Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando
    Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC).2019; 18: 232595821987087.     CrossRef
  • Option B plus antiretroviral therapy adherence and associated factors among HIV positive pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia
    Dawit Jember Tesfaye, Desalegn Tsegaw Hibistu, Teshome Abuka Abebo, Feleke Tafesse Asfaw, Kaleegziabher Lukas, Tariku Laelago, Ermias Abera Turuse, Henok Gebreyohaness Kebede, Abraham Abate Altaye, Fanuel Belayneh Bekele
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.2019;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Acceptability of option B+ among HIV positive women receiving antenatal and postnatal care services in selected health centre’s in Lusaka
    Bridget Chomba Chanda, Rosemary Ndonyo Likwa, Jessy Zgambo, Louis Tembo, Choolwe Jacobs
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.2018;[Epub]     CrossRef
Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of hepatitis B virus among pregnant women in southern Ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
Yeshi Metaferia, Walelign Dessie, Ibrahim Ali, Anteneh Amsalu
Epidemiol Health. 2016;38:e2016027.   Published online June 19, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4178/epih.e2016027
  • 15,417 View
  • 507 Download
  • 32 Citations
AbstractAbstract PDF
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major blood-borne and sexually transmitted infectious agent that is a significant global public health issue. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors of HBV among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic of the Hawassa University referral hospital in Ethiopia.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May, 2015. A total of 269 consecutive pregnant women attending antenatal consultations were enrolled. Sociodemographic information and data regarding possible risk factors were collected using a structured questionnaire. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) screening was performed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and the data were analyzed.
RESULTS
The overall seroprevalence of HBsAg among the 269 participants enrolled in the study was 7.8% (n=21). The prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection was 5.2% (n=14), of whom two participants (14.2%) were also positive for HBsAg. Study participants with no formal education (odds ratio [OR], 3.68; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.27 to 10.68; p<0.05) were more likely to be infected with HBV than those who had completed at least secondary school. Although HBsAg was detected more often in pregnant women who had multiple exposure factors (8.8%, n=13) than in pregnant women who had not experienced possible risk factors (4%, n=1), this difference was not statistically significant (OR, 2.33; 95%CI, 0.29 to 18.63).
CONCLUSIONS
A high prevalence of HBV infection was detected in the study population. Neither the type of risk factors nor exposure to multiple risk factors was significantly associated with HBV infection. Hence, screening pregnant women regardless of risk factors and improving awareness of the transmission routes of HBV within this group may reduce the risk of HBV infections.
Summary
Korean summary
Key Message

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • High seroprevalence and associated risk factors for hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women living with HIV in Mtwara region, Tanzania
    Vulstan James Shedura, Geofrey Joseph Mchau, Doreen Kamori
    Bulletin of the National Research Centre.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Prevalence of hepatitis B infection and its associated factors among pregnant mothers attending antenatal care at public hospitals at Hararghe, Eastern Ethiopia
    Abbas Umer, Zelalem Teklemariam, Firayad Ayele, Melkamu Merid Mengesha
    Frontiers in Global Women's Health.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Magnitudes and Correlates of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Syphilis among Pregnant Mothers Attending Antenatal Care in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    Kassa Genetu, Kerebih Abere, Erdaw Tachbele, Atif Amin Baig
    Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology.2022; 2022: 1.     CrossRef
  • Clinical utility of the 'Determine HBsAg' Point-of-Care Test for Diagnosis of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen in Africa
    Amie Ceesay, Maud Lemoine, Damien Cohen, Isabelle Chemin, Gibril Ndow
    Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics.2022; 22(5): 497.     CrossRef
  • Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Ambo town, Central Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
    Merga Wakjira, Jiregna Darega, Habtamu Oljira, Meseret Robi Tura
    Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health.2022; 15: 101054.     CrossRef
  • Sero-Prevalence, Infectivity, and Associated Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Virus Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Sankura Primary Hospital, Silte Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2021
    Bedru Argaw, Shemsu Kedir, Abdulmejid Mustefa, Mubarek Yesse, Leila Hussen, Behradin Abdella, Mohammed Muze, Musa Jemal
    The Open Microbiology Journal.2022;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Public Health Facilities in Jigjiga Town, Eastern Ethiopia
    Abdurahman Kedir Roble, Kedir Teji Roba, Bezatu Mengistie, Mohammed Abdurke Kure
    International Journal of Women's Health.2021; Volume 12: 1299.     CrossRef
  • Sero-Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Services in Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Mhiret Belay Tadiwos, Girum Gebremeskel Kanno, Abriham Shiferaw Areba, Robel Hussen Kabthymer, Zeleke Girma Abate, Mekonnen Birhanie Aregu
    Journal of Primary Care & Community Health.2021; 12: 215013272199362.     CrossRef
  • Prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among household members: a cross-sectional study in Beijing
    Xuan Zhao, Xuefeng Shi, Min Lv, Beibei Yuan, Jiang Wu
    Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics.2021; 17(6): 1818.     CrossRef
  • Hepatitis B virus infection and its determinants among HIV positive pregnant women: Multicenter unmatched case-control study
    Zelalem Alamrew Anteneh, Estifanose Wondaye, Endalkachew Worku Mengesha, Claudia Marotta
    PLOS ONE.2021; 16(4): e0251084.     CrossRef
  • Hepatitis B surface antigen and associated factors among mothers who had antenatal care contact in Attat Hospital, southern Ethiopia
    Yohannes Fikadu Geda, Hailu Desse, Molalegn Mesele Gesesse, Tamirat Melis Berhe
    SAGE Open Medicine.2021; 9: 205031212110244.     CrossRef
  • Sero-Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hepatitis B Virus Among Pregnant Women at North West Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study
    Gebreselassie Demeke, Getachew Mengistu Ayalneh, Abtie Abebaw Shiferaw, Milkiyas Toru, Tebelay Dilnessa
    International Journal of General Medicine.2021; Volume 14: 2799.     CrossRef
  • Seroprevalence and associated risk factors for Hepatitis B Virus infections among apparently healthy pregnant mothers attending Anc in Rubkona primary health care center in Rubkona County, Unity State, South Sudan
    Machar Michael Pou, Jara Dube
    Archives of Hepatitis Research.2021; : 004.     CrossRef
  • Prevalence of HIV and hepatitis B virus among pregnant women in Luanda (Angola): geospatial distribution and its association with socio-demographic and clinical-obstetric determinants
    Amélia Nkutxi Vueba, Ricardo Almendra, Paula Santana, Clarissa Faria, Maria do Céu Sousa
    Virology Journal.2021;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Services at Public Health Facilities in Nekemte Town
    Sinkinesh Eba, Gemechu Kejela, Afework Tamiru, Robert Gaspar
    International Journal of Reproductive Medicine.2021; 2021: 1.     CrossRef
  • Seropositivity rate and sociodemographic factors associated to HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis among parturients from Irene Neto Maternity of Lubango city, Angola
    Dinamene Oliveira, Maria do Rosário Martins, Rita Castro, Lemuel Cordeiro, Maria Rosalina Barroso, Maria Antónia Nazaré, Filomena Pereira
    Sexually Transmitted Infections.2020; 96(8): 587.     CrossRef
  • Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Its Determinants among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Addisu Alehegn Alemu, Liknaw Bewket Zeleke, Bewket Yesarah Aynalem, Getachew Mullu Kassa
    Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology.2020; 2020: 1.     CrossRef
  • Epidemiology of hepatitis B and C virus infections among patients who booked for surgical procedures at Felegehiwot referral hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
    Mulusew Andualem Asemahagn, Isabelle Chemin
    PLOS ONE.2020; 15(6): e0234822.     CrossRef
  • Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Mother-To-Child Transmission, and Associated Risk Factors Among Delivering Mothers in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: a Cross-Sectional Study
    Kbrom Gemechu Kiros, Mekonnen Haftom Goyteom, Yohannes Ashebir Tesfamichael, Haftea Hagos Mekonen, Tsegu Hailu Gebru, Tesfay Gebreslassie Gebrehiwot, Yared Hailesilassie Teka, Woldu Aberhe Abrha, Degena Bahrey Tadesse
    Infectious Diseases and Therapy.2020; 9(4): 901.     CrossRef
  • Sero-prevalence and determinants of Hepatitis B among a cohort of HIV-infected women of reproductive age in Nigeria
    Olusegun Adewale Adeyemi, Ijeoma Uchenna Itanyi, Chamberline Ekene Ozigbu, Nicole Stadnick, Kiyomi Tsuyuki, Olanrewaju Olayiwola, Amaka Grace Ogidi, Chuka Eze, Gregory Alan Aarons, Chima Ariel Onoka, Echezona Edozie Ezeanolue, Jason Blackard
    PLOS ONE.2020; 15(9): e0236456.     CrossRef
  • Hepatitis B and C Viruses’ Infection and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Hospitals in the Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia
    Mulat Dagnew, Yihenew Million, Mucheye Gizachew, Setegn Eshetie, Gashaw Yitayew, Lakachew Asrade, Mulat Adefris, Feleke Moges, Moges Tiruneh
    International Journal of Microbiology.2020; 2020: 1.     CrossRef
  • Sero-prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B virus infection among the consumers of the alcoholic beverage, cheka in Konso zone, southwestern Ethiopia
    Behailu Tsegaye, Eyayou Girma, Tesfaye Kanko, Tamiru Shibru, Tadiwos Hailu, Sntayehu Abebe, Eshetu Zerihun, Aseer Manilal, Eskezyiaw Agedew
    Heliyon.2020; 6(12): e05664.     CrossRef
  • Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus and associated factors among pregnant women in Gambella hospital, South Western Ethiopia: facility based cross-sectional study
    Abayneh Tunje Tanga, Misanew Andargie Teshome, Desta Hiko, Chaltu Fikru, Gemechu Kejela Jilo
    BMC Infectious Diseases.2019;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Magnitude of hepatitis B and C virus infections and associated factors among patients scheduled for surgery at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized Hospital, Hawassa City, southern Ethiopia
    Meseret Taye, Deresse Daka, Anteneh Amsalu, Siraj Hussen
    BMC Research Notes.2019;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • A case of hepatitis B virus infection in Eritrean Diciotti migrant: phylogenetic analysis and ‘mirror effect’
    Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Eleonora Cella, Serena Vita, Alessia Lai, Erika Ebranati, Gianguglielmo Zehender, Marta Fogolari, Francesca Antonelli, Michele Pier Luca Guarino, Elisabetta Riva, Silvia Angeletti, Massimo Ciccozzi
    Future Virology.2019; 14(8): 509.     CrossRef
  • An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hepatitis B virus in Ethiopia
    Teshiwal Deress Yazie, Mekonnen Girma Tebeje
    BMC Infectious Diseases.2019;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Elimination of Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis B in Africa: A Review of Available Tools and New Opportunities
    Jodie Dionne-Odom, Basile Njei, Alan T.N. Tita
    Clinical Therapeutics.2018; 40(8): 1255.     CrossRef
  • Hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of prevalence studies
    Kindie Mitiku Kebede, Dejene Derseh Abateneh, Alemayehu Sayih Belay
    BMC Infectious Diseases.2018;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Prevalence, Infectivity, and Associated Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Virus among Pregnant Women in Yirgalem Hospital, Ethiopia: Implication of Screening to Control Mother-to-Child Transmission
    Anteneh Amsalu, Getachew Ferede, Setegn Eshetie, Agete Tadewos, Demissie Assegu
    Journal of Pregnancy.2018; 2018: 1.     CrossRef
  • Seroprevalence of Markers of Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Associated Factors, and Vaccination Status in Young Adults in Arkhangelsk, Northwest Russia: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
    Tatiana Balaeva, Andrej Grjibovski, Olga Samodova, Anatoly Sannikov, Elise Klouman
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2018; 15(9): 1905.     CrossRef
  • Seroepidemiology of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infections among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Selected Health Facilities in East Wollega Zone, West Oromia, Ethiopia
    Regea Dabsu, Eyasu Ejeta
    BioMed Research International.2018; 2018: 1.     CrossRef
  • Seroprevalence of HIV among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Demeke Geremew, Fitsumbrhan Tajebe, Sintayehu Ambachew, Aklilu Endalamaw, Setegn Eshetie
    BMC Research Notes.2018;[Epub]     CrossRef
Risk Factors for Group B Streptococcus Colonization Among Pregnant Women in Korea
Eun Ju Kim, Kwan Young Oh, Moon Young Kim, Yong Soo Seo, Jung-Hwan Shin, Young Rae Song, Jae-Hyug Yang, Betsy Foxman, Moran Ki
Epidemiol Health. 2011;33:e2011010.   Published online November 11, 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4178/epih/e2011010
  • 13,738 View
  • 122 Download
  • 18 Citations
AbstractAbstract PDF
Abstract
OBJECTIVES

To identify obstetric and maternal factors related to Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization in pregnant women in Korea.

METHODS

The study was conducted between the years 2006-2008 in four hospitals, Cheil and Eulji hospital in Seoul, and Motae and Eulji hospital in Daejeon. We recruited 2,644 pregnant women between 35 to 37 weeks of gestation who had visited for antenatal care. Participants completed a questionnaire, and urine, vaginal and rectal specimens were obtained and cultured using selective broth media. After delivery, medical records were reviewed.

RESULTS

GBS colonization was significantly associated with hospital, age group, education, frequency of pregnancy, and premature rupture of membranes (PROM, more than 18 hours). After adjustment for other variables, Cheil hospital (odds ratio [OR], 2.05; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.20-3.52), and the first pregnancy (OR, 2.32; 95% CI, 1.12-4.81) remained significant. History of vaginitis showed marginal significance (OR, 1.50; 95% CI, 0.98-2.29).

CONCLUSION

To prevent GBS infection of neonates, clinicians should be alert to the potentially higher risk of GBS colonization in pregnant women in their first pregnancy, and women with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) (18 hours+) or who have a history of vaginitis.
Summary
Korean summary
Key Message

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Colonization of pregnant women with group B streptococcus: current view at the problem
    A. S. Olenev, A. G. Konopliannikov, E. N. Songolova, O. V. Stetsyuk
    Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction.2022; 16(2): 182.     CrossRef
  • Vertical Transmission, Risk Factors, and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Group B Streptococcus among Mothers and Their Neonates in Southern Ethiopia
    Belayneh Regasa Dadi, Mulatu Sime, Mohamed Seid, Dagimawie Tadesse, Munira Siraj, Dagninet Alelign, Zerihun Solomon, Sanket Kaushik
    Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology.2022; 2022: 1.     CrossRef
  • Nutrition and Food Literacy in the MENA Region: A Review to Inform Nutrition Research and Policy Makers
    Hala Mohsen, Yonna Sacre, Lara Hanna-Wakim, Maha Hoteit
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2022; 19(16): 10190.     CrossRef
  • Group BStreptococcuscolonisation and their antimicrobial susceptibility among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in tertiary care hospitals in the Western Province of Sri Lanka
    G. N. Dilrukshi, J. Kottahachchi, D. M. B. T. Dissanayake, R. P. Pathiraja, J. Karunasingha, M. K. A. Sampath, U. A. Vidanage, S. S. N. Fernando
    Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.2021; 41(1): 1.     CrossRef
  • Group B Streptococcus colonisation, prevalence, associated risk factors and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Dschang District Hospital, West Region of Cameroon: A ho
    Leonard Fonkeng Sama, Michel Noubom, Christelle Kenne, Thibau Flaurant Tchouangueu, Omer Bebe Ngouateu, Albert Donatien Atsamo, Ousenu Karimo, Christopher Bonglavnyuy Tume
    International Journal of Clinical Practice.2021;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Prevalence and Risk Factors of Group B Streptococcus Colonization in Pregnant Women: A Pilot Study in Palestine
    Mohammad Qadi, Adham AbuTaha, Ro’ya Al-Shehab, Salsabil Sulaiman, Abdallah Hamayel, Amjad Hussein, Shatha AbuTaha, Ayman Dawoud, Faizeh Hussein, Tingtao Chen
    Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology.2021; 2021: 1.     CrossRef
  • Utility of neonatal early-onset sepsis calculator in risk-based group B Streptococcus screening approach
    Myo-Jing Kim
    Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics.2020; 63(10): 393.     CrossRef
  • Group B Streptococcus in Indian Pregnant Women: Its Prevalence and Risk Factors
    Neeraj Goel, Chand Wattal, Kanwal Gujral, Nehal Dhaduk, Chandra Mansukhani, Pankaj Garg
    Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology.2020; 38(3-4): 357.     CrossRef
  • Maternal Microbiome and Infections in Pregnancy
    Mohammed Amir, Julia A. Brown, Stephanie L. Rager, Katherine Z. Sanidad, Aparna Ananthanarayanan, Melody Y. Zeng
    Microorganisms.2020; 8(12): 1996.     CrossRef
  • Group B streptococcus colonisation and associated risk factors among pregnant women: A hospital‐based study and implications for primary care
    Zhiyao Chen, Guoming Wen, Xuelian Cao, Shunming Li, Xiaolin Wang, Zhenjiang Yao, Chuan'an Wu, Xiaohua Ye
    International Journal of Clinical Practice.2019; 73(5): e13276.     CrossRef
  • Prevalence of rectovaginal colonization by group B Streptococcus in pregnant women seen at prenatal care program of a health organization
    Nilson Abrão Szylit, Fernanda Lima Malburg, Carla de Azevedo Piccinato, Lais Assenheimer de Paula Ferreira, Sérgio Podgaec, Eduardo Zlotnik
    Einstein (São Paulo).2019;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Prevalence of rectovaginal colonization by group B Streptococcus in pregnant women seen at prenatal care program of a health organization
    Nilson Abrão Szylit, Fernanda Lima Malburg, Carla de Azevedo Piccinato, Lais Assenheimer de Paula Ferreira, Sérgio Podgaec, Eduardo Zlotnik
    Einstein (São Paulo).2019;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Streptococcus agalactiae colonized in Chinese pregnant women: predominance of ST19/III and ST17/III
    Xiaolin Wang, Xuelian Cao, Shunming Li, Qianting Ou, Dongxin Lin, Zhenjiang Yao, Sidong Chen, Chuan'an Wu, Guoming Wen, Xiaohua Ye
    Research in Microbiology.2018; 169(2): 101.     CrossRef
  • Group B streptococci vaginal colonization and drug susceptibility pattern among pregnant women attending in selected public antenatal care centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    Solomon Assefa, Kassu Desta, Tsehaynesh Lema
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.2018;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Progress toward a group B streptococcal vaccine
    Joon Young Song, Jae Hyang Lim, Sangyong Lim, Zhi Yong, Ho Seong Seo
    Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics.2018; : 1.     CrossRef
  • Modified use of real-time PCR detection of group B Streptococcus in pregnancy
    Ali A. Rabaan, Justin V. Saunar, Ali M. Bazzi, Joan L. Soriano
    Journal of Medical Microbiology .2017; 66(10): 1516.     CrossRef
  • Preterm Birth Associated With Group B Streptococcus Maternal Colonization Worldwide: Systematic Review and Meta-analyses
    Fiorella Bianchi-Jassir, Anna C Seale, Maya Kohli-Lynch, Joy E Lawn, Carol J Baker, Linda Bartlett, Clare Cutland, Michael G Gravett, Paul T Heath, Margaret Ip, Kirsty Le Doare, Shabir A Madhi, Samir K Saha, Stephanie Schrag, Ajoke Sobanjo-ter Meulen, Joh
    Clinical Infectious Diseases.2017; 65(suppl_2): S133.     CrossRef
  • The Prevalence of Group B streptococcus Rectovaginal Colonization and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern Among Pregnant Women: A Descriptive-Analytical Study
    Nahid Ghanbarzadeh, Mahdokht Mehramiz, Maleknaz Gannadkafi, Mohammad Hasan Namaei
    Modern Care Journal.2017;[Epub]     CrossRef