%0 Journal Article
%T Prevalence and Factors Associated with Trichomoniasis, Bacterial Vaginosis, and Candidiasis among Pregnant Women in a Regional Hospital in Cameroon
%A Takang Ako Wiliiam
%A Nubia Babila
%A Helen K. Kimbi
%J Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
%P 443-464
%@ 2160-8806
%D 2022
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojog.2022.125140
%X Introduction: Several microorganisms cause vaginal infections. Some of them
include: Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardneralla vaginalis, Bacteriodes spp., Mobilincus and Candida albicans. In pregnancy, these infections are associated
with considerable discomfort and adverse pregnancy outcome including preterm delivery,
low birth weight, spontaneous abortions among others. Aims: Bacterial
vaginosis, vulvovaginal trichomoniasis and candidiasis in pregnant women are
associated with considerable discomfort and adverse pregnancy outcome (preterm
delivery and low birth weight). We attempted to determine the prevalence of
these conditions in Regional Hospital Bamenda. Methods: A total of 200
vaginal swabs were collected from pregnant women after the administration of a
semi-structured questionnaire. The samples were analyzed using wet mount (Trichomonas
vaginalis and Candida spp.), and the Gram stain (Gardnerella vaginalis