Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (Syphilis, N. Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia) in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Year: 2025
Type: review
Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major global public health concern and are linked with human immunodeficiency virus in many ways. There is little evidence of the pooled prevalence of STIs across both states (Andhra Pradesh and Odisha). OBJECTIVES: Hence, we aim to estimate the prevalence of STIs in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The protocol was registered in PROSPERO. A comprehensive search was done in PubMed, EBSCO, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. Studies were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Quality appraisal was done using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool. We used a standardized data extraction form to collect information from eligible studies. We did a random-effects meta-analysis to obtain the pooled prevalence of STI in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. We stratified meta-analyses by states, microorganisms, and study setting. RESULTS: We identified 1152 studies, of which 23 studies were included in the systematic review and 22 studies were included for meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of Syphilis in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha was 0.01 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.01-0.02) and 0.00 (95% CI 0.00-0.00), respectively. The pooled prevalence of Chlamydia and N. Gonorrhea in Andhra Pradesh among the general population was 0.01 (95% CI 0.00-0.03) and 0.05 (95% CI 0.01-0.24), respectively. The prevalence of Syphilis and Chlamydia among high-risk group populations in Andhra Pradesh was high in comparison with the general population. CONCLUSION: Understanding the prevalence of STIs in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha among the general population and high-risk group populations will strengthen the epidemiological data tracking and help in the effective management and control of STIs.
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health
Authors: Mili Roopchand Sahay, Kalolini D. Samant, Arvind Kumar Singh, Subhakanta Sahu, Shivangi Das, Hrushikesh Das, Jitendriya Amrit Pritam, Sneha Pattanayak, Abhisek Mishra, Binod Kumar Patro, Baijayantimala Mishra, Sonu H. Subba
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $48
OpenAlex ID: W4413970880