Effect of antenatal and screening on postdelivery prevalence and vertical transmission in Gaborone, Botswana: findings from an exploratory study.

Objectives: and are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Untreated infection in pregnancy can result in adverse neonatal outcomes, including vertical transmission. Screening for these infections is not routine in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Use of Expedited Partner Therapy for Pregnant Women Treated for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Gaborone, Botswana.

Background: Partner notification and treatment for sexually transmitted infections are critical to prevent reinfection and reduce transmission. However, partner treatment rates are low globally. Expedited partner therapy (EPT), in which the patient delivers treatment directly to their partner, may result in more partners treated.

Measuring the impact of COVID-19 social distancing measures on sexual health behaviours and access to HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for people living with HIV in Botswana.

Introduction: Uninterrupted access to HIV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services is essential, particularly in high HIV prevalence settings, to prevent unintended pregnancy and vertical HIV transmission. Understanding the challenges that COVID-19 and associated social distancing measures (SDMs) posed on health service access is imperative for future planning.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Botswana between January-February 2021.

Prevalence of and infection and associated factors among asymptomatic pregnant women in Botswana.

Background: () and () are curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that cause adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. Most countries, including Botswana, do not offer or screening during antenatal care (ANC) and instead use a syndromic approach for management of STIs.

Methods: The Maduo Study is a prospective, cluster-controlled trial in Botswana evaluating the impact of diagnostic screening for antenatal and infections to prevent adverse neonatal outcomes.

Evaluating the diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in pregnant women to prevent adverse neonatal consequences in Gaborone, Botswana: protocol for the Maduo study.

Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are extremely common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are associated with adverse birth and neonatal outcomes, and the risk of vertical transmission of CT and NG during delivery is high. The majority of CT and NG infections are asymptomatic and missed by the standard of care in most countries (treatment based on symptoms). Thus, it is likely that missed maternal CT and NG infections contribute to preventable adverse health outcomes among women and children globally.