Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urinary Tract Infection among Pregnant Women in Shahrekord, Iran

Abstract

Background and aims: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of urinary tract infection (UTI)<br />among the pregnant women and the risk factors related to it in Shahrekord, Iran.<br />Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 832 patients were examined during 26 to 30 weeks of pregnancy<br />and their UTIs were studied. The required information was collected by examining the personal<br />pregnancy health records and completion of the data registration forms. All statistical analyses were<br />performed in SPSS software version 23.0 using chi-square and independent t test.<br />Results: According to the results of this study, out of 832 pregnant women, 109 were diagnosed with<br />UTI; hence the prevalence of UTI was recorded to be 13.1% in this study. Moreover, there was a<br />significant relationship between UTI and variables of delivery, severe nausea and vomiting during<br />pregnancy (known as morning sickness), genitourinary disorders, infertility, and blood group.<br />Conclusion: According to the study results, it seems that screening and treatment of UTIs have been<br />done appropriately and in the right time, in health systems of the city of Shahrekord which have led<br />to the reduction of disorders in infants, as well as maternal diseases. Even in the absence of any UTIrelated<br />symptoms, screening tests for UTI are recommended.