Conclusion
In conclusion, the screening and treatment intervention among
asymptomatic pregnant women reduced the frequency of preterm or low
birth weight infants compared to the standard-of-care among nulliparous
women; however, the effect size among multiparous women and the entire
sample was uncertain. As prematurity and low birth weight are leading
causes of preventable death for children under five years, more research
designed to detect differences in birth outcomes is needed for
evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of antenatalC. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae screening interventions.