Prevalence and associated factors of syphilis among female sex workers in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence and associated factors of syphilis among female sex workers in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundSyphilis is the most common sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum, a pathogen that is exclusive to humans. Syphilis is a highly treatable infection, but if left untreated, it can result in serious health complications, including adverse reproductive outcomes, diminish...

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Main Authors: Solomon Gedfie, Woldeteklehymanot Kassahun, Abdu Jemal, Muluken Gashaw, Alembante Bazezew, Marye Nigatie, Getinet Kumie, Tadesse Misganaw, Zewdu Tefera, Bewuketu Belete Alemu, Bahriew Mezgebu, Brhanu Kassanew, Ephrem Tamrat, Wagaw Abebe, Agenagnew Ashagre, Assefa Sisay, Yalewayker Gashaw, Melese Abate Reta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
syphilis
Treponema pallidum
female sex workers
predictors
East Africa
meta analysis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1543119/full
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