NGHIÊN CỨU TỶ LỆ VIÊM ÂM ĐẠO Ở THAI PHỤ BA THÁNG CUỐI THAI KỲ VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN TẠI BỆNH VIỆN PHỤ SẢN TIỀN GIANG

Abstract

Background: Vaginitis in pregnant women increases the risks for both mother and fetus such as miscarriage, premature rupture of membranes, premature labor, amniotic infection, neonatal infection, and endometritis after cesarean section. Objectives: Determining the rate of vaginitis caused by common agents, clinical characteristics and some factors related to vaginitis of women in third pregnancy trimester in Tien Giang Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in 2024. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study includes 330 women in third pregnancy trimester in Tien Giang Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. Results: The rate of vaginitis in women in third pregnancy trimester was 147 cases, accounting for 44.5%. In which, fungal infection was 110 cases (33.3%), Trichomonas infection was 7 cases (2.1%), and bacterial vaginosis was 30 cases (9.1%). The association between vaginitis and education level, economic status, history of vaginitis, use of vaginal douches, and intercourse during pregnancy was statistically significant with p < 0.05. Conclusion: The rate of vaginitis during pregnancy is high and tends to increase. It is crucial to enhance awareness, promote screening and treatment for pregnant women.