Conclusion
A C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infection screening
and treatment intervention among asymptomatic pregnant women did not
significantly reduce preterm or low birth weight outcomes. Post hoc
analysis found the intervention reduced adverse outcomes among
nulliparous participants.
Tweetable statement : Screening for curable, asymptomatic STIs
during pregnancy reduced the odds of preterm birth and low birth weight
among nulliparous women in Botswana.
Keywords: Chlamydia trachomatis , Neisseria
gonorrhoeae , pregnancy, low birthweight, preterm birth, sexually
transmitted infections, syndromic management