Syphilis clustering among young pregnant women (18–35 years) in Kampala and Wakiso districts, Uganda - Takeaways - MDSpire

Syphilis clustering among young pregnant women (18–35 years) in Kampala and Wakiso districts, Uganda

  • By

  • Rogers Nsubuga

  • Timothy R. Muwonge

  • Andrew Mujugira

  • Barbara Castelnuvo

  • Edith Nakku-Joloba

  • Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi

  • Yukari C. Manabe

  • Agnes N. Kiragga

  • July 15, 2026

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    The study analyzed syphilis prevalence among pregnant women aged 18–35 in Kampala and Wakiso districts, Uganda.

  • 2

    Of 422 women diagnosed with syphilis, 6% were co-infected with HIV, with a median age of 26 years.

  • 3

    Syphilis prevalence was significantly higher in Kasangati Town Council and Kawempe, with relative risks of 2.79 and 2.52, respectively.

  • 4

    Clustering of syphilis prevalence was negatively associated with polygamous marriages and unplanned pregnancies.

  • 5

    Spatial analysis revealed high syphilis prevalence in northern divisions, indicating the need for targeted public health interventions.

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Syphilis clustering among young pregnant women (18–35 years) in Kampala and Wakiso districts, Uganda

  • by Rogers Nsubuga, Timothy R. Muwonge, Andrew Mujugira, Barbara Castelnuvo, Edith Nakku-Joloba, Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi, Yukari C. Manabe, Agnes N. Kiragga

  • July 15, 2026

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