article · Frontiers in Global Women s Health

Vulvovaginal candidiasis: knowledge, practices and occurrence among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in a teaching hospital, Ghana

Florence Shine Edziah
Peter Baffoe
Philip Apraku Tawiah
G. Amponsah
Godsway Edem Kpene
Cedric Dzidzor Kodjo Amengor
Georgina Korankye
Princess Ruhama Acheampong
John Gameli Deku

2025Open accessHo Technical University

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The occurrence of VVC was elevated in the study jurisdiction. Frequent antibiotic use was found to be significantly associated with the occurrence of the infection.

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Reproductive tract infections research
Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
Reproductive Health and Contraception

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DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2025.1647140

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