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Ton, P. T., Vo , A. H., & Phan, V. D. P. (2026). VAGINITIS SITUATION DURING PREGNANCY, RELATED FACTORS AND ASSESSMENT OF TREATMENT RESULTS IN THE SECOND THREE MONTHS OF PREGNANCY AT CHO MOI DISTRICT MEDICAL CENTER. Cantho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy, 36, 96-103. https://tapchi.ctump.edu.vn/index.php/ctump/article/view/885

VAGINITIS SITUATION DURING PREGNANCY, RELATED FACTORS AND ASSESSMENT OF TREATMENT RESULTS IN THE SECOND THREE MONTHS OF PREGNANCY AT CHO MOI DISTRICT MEDICAL CENTER

Phuoc Thuan Ton1, , Anh Ho Vo 2, Van Dien Phuong Phan3
1 Cho Moi District Medical Center, An Giang
2 Dong Thap Department of Health
3 An Giang Department of Health

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Abstract

  Background: Major physiological, surgical, and immunodeficiency changes during the pregnancy are risk factors in the epidemiological profile of vaginitis. Objectives: Determining the rate of vaginitis in the pregnancy due to common causes: fungi, bacteria, and caused by Trichomonas vaginalis; survey of some factors related to vaginitis in pregnancy; evaluating treatment results. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study with 149 pregnant women at the second trimester. Results: The rate of pregnancy vaginitis caused by 3 common factors was 38.3%, of which bacterial vaginosis accounted for 16,8% and Candida albicans rated 21.3%; hygiene habits after urinating and academic level were related to the incidence of vaginitis during pregnancy; vaginitis treatment was 86% effective in identifying the causative agent. Conclusions: Need to promote primary health care and equip additional means to detect vaginitis in periodic antenatal check-ups at the grassroots level.  

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vaginitis, pregnancy

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