Prevalence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women | ||||
| Sohag Journal of Nursing Science | ||||
| Volume 4, Issue 6, January 2025, Page 79-89 PDF (349.28 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/sjns.2025.322974.1048 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Mona Al-Deeb Mahmoud  1; Azza Ali Abd El- Hamed* 2; Safaa Ibrahim Ahmed* 3; Amel Dawod Kamel* 2
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| 1Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Sohag University | ||||
| 2Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Cairo University | ||||
| 3Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Sohag University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), one of the most common bacterial illnesses that pregnant women contract, raise the risk of morbidity and mortality in prenatal patients if treatment is not administered. Aim: To assess the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women. Design: Exploratory and descriptive. Setting: The research was conducted at Sohag University Hospital's Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic. Sample: There are 440 expectant mothers, regardless of gestational age, parity, or age who were selected as a convenience sample. Data collection tools: Three tools were utilized to gather the data; the first tool was A structured interviewing questionnaire; the second tool was a laboratory investigation record; the third tool was the UTI symptomatology tool. Results: The frequency of asymptomatic bacteriuria in all pregnant women was 17.3%. Conclusion: Pregnant women had a significant rate of UTI prevalence. In all, 17.3% of pregnant patients had asymptomatic bacteriuria. Bacteriuria may be influenced by risk factors such as using synthetic underwear, cutting back on fluid intake, multigravidity, not working, and mid educational level. Recommendations It is important to do routine urine analysis for all pregnant women at every visit. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Asymptomatic bacteriuria/ pregnancy/ prevalence | ||||
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