PREVALENCE OF TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS AND CANDIDA SPECIES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRE HAYIN BANKI KADUNA
Abstract
The study investigates the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis and Candida species as well as to determine the associated risk factors and socio-demographic information among pregnant women attending Primary Health Care Center, Hayin Banki Kaduna. A total of 100 cervical swab samples were collected. Trichomonas vaginalis was identified by direct microscopy while Candida species was identified using standard plate techniques. The findings showed that Candida species is the most common infection, occurring in 20% of participants, followed by Trichomonas vaginalis at 6%, and co-infections at 6%. Age group xxx has the highest infection rate with no significant association with Trichomonas vaginalis (p=0.491) and co-infection (p=0.491) but significantly associated with Candida spp. (p=0.011). Marital status, occupation and gestational period of the respondents have no significant association with the infections (p≥0.05). It is recommended that government should develop and implement comprehensive health education programs focusing on personal hygiene, sexual health, and infection prevention.
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