Prevalence of syphilis and associated factors among pregnant people attending antenatal care at public hospitals in Eastern Tigray, Ethiopia, an institutional based cross-sectional study

Asgele Gebrekrstos Desta, Tsge Welihans Tsge, Gebremedhn Mamay, Tsegu Hailu, Haftay Gebremedhin, Gebretekle Gebremichael Hailesilase, Bahlbi Hailay Abreha, Meresa Berwo Mengesha, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Adigrat University, Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Science, Adigrat University, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Adigrat University, Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Adigrat University, Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Science, Adigrat University, Department of Laboratory, College of Medicine and Health Science, Adigrat University

International Journal of STD & AIDS: Clinical practice in sexual health

Published online on May 04, 2026

Abstract

International Journal of STD & AIDS, Volume 37, Issue 9, Page 1005-1012, August 2026.
BackgroundSyphilis remains a significant global public health challenge, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of the sustainable development goals, Ethiopia has aimed to eliminate vertical transmission of syphilis by 2030. Thus,this study aimed to ...