Keyword: Prevalence
2 results found.
Original Article
Australian Journal of Biomedical Research, 2(3), 2026, aubm027, https://doi.org/10.63946/aubiomed/19354
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Chlamydia trachomatis is a major cause of sexually transmitted infection. This study aimed to ascertain the association of Chlamydia trachomatis with semen health in males seeking fertility assistance and to compare two diagnostic tests for current infection.
Methods: Blood and urine samples were collected from 197 male spouses in childless unions and screened for Chlamydia trachomatis IgG antibodies and antigens respectively. Semen was also collected from the participants to determine their semen health.
Results: Chlamydial antigens were detected in urine samples from 7 (3.55%) participants. Chlamydial antibodies were detected in blood samples in 16 (8.12%) of patients. The presence of Chlamydia trachomatis antigens and antibodies were not affected by age of the participants as well as their duration of marriage (p>0.05). Current Chlamydia trachomatis infection was associated with volume of seminal fluid (OR=34.88, 95%CI=5.79, 210.00; p<0.0001), abnormal morphology (OR=235.00, 95%CI=27.31, 2022.00; p<0.0001), reduced motility (OR=5715.00, 95%CI=105.90, 308400.00; p<0.0001) and reduced sperm count (OR=1134.00, 95%CI=63.07, 20390.00; p<0.0001).
Conclusion: The prevalence of past and current Chlamydia trachomatis infection in this study was 5.58%and 3.55% respectively. Current C. trachomatis infection resulted in abnormal seminal fluid analysis parameters, albeit, this should be interpreted with caution due to the small number of positive cases. Measures to reduce or eliminate chlamydial infections are advocated.
Methods: Blood and urine samples were collected from 197 male spouses in childless unions and screened for Chlamydia trachomatis IgG antibodies and antigens respectively. Semen was also collected from the participants to determine their semen health.
Results: Chlamydial antigens were detected in urine samples from 7 (3.55%) participants. Chlamydial antibodies were detected in blood samples in 16 (8.12%) of patients. The presence of Chlamydia trachomatis antigens and antibodies were not affected by age of the participants as well as their duration of marriage (p>0.05). Current Chlamydia trachomatis infection was associated with volume of seminal fluid (OR=34.88, 95%CI=5.79, 210.00; p<0.0001), abnormal morphology (OR=235.00, 95%CI=27.31, 2022.00; p<0.0001), reduced motility (OR=5715.00, 95%CI=105.90, 308400.00; p<0.0001) and reduced sperm count (OR=1134.00, 95%CI=63.07, 20390.00; p<0.0001).
Conclusion: The prevalence of past and current Chlamydia trachomatis infection in this study was 5.58%and 3.55% respectively. Current C. trachomatis infection resulted in abnormal seminal fluid analysis parameters, albeit, this should be interpreted with caution due to the small number of positive cases. Measures to reduce or eliminate chlamydial infections are advocated.
Original Article
Australian Journal of Biomedical Research, 2(1), 2026, aubm013, https://doi.org/10.63946/aubiomed/17744
ABSTRACT:
Lower limb amputation is a major public health challenge that significantly impacts the lives of affected individuals, their relatives, healthcare systems, and society at large. Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are responsible for a significant percentage of the cases of lower limb amputations. The aim of this research is to analyze the existing literature to determine the prevalence of lower limb amputations resulting from severe lower extremity injuries caused by RTAs, as well as to examine the impact that these amputations have on quality of life (QoL) and psychological consequences.
A thorough literature search was carried out across three databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar), and a total of six publications were included in this review. The pooled effect was evaluated in Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software, employing a random effect model. Based on our analysis, the pooled prevalence of lower limb amputations as a result of RTA was 43.2%. Out of the six studies that were considered for inclusion in this review, only three of them reported on results that were related to psychological outcomes and quality of life. It is necessary to have rehabilitation programs that are all-encompassing and address both the physical and psychological components.
A thorough literature search was carried out across three databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar), and a total of six publications were included in this review. The pooled effect was evaluated in Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software, employing a random effect model. Based on our analysis, the pooled prevalence of lower limb amputations as a result of RTA was 43.2%. Out of the six studies that were considered for inclusion in this review, only three of them reported on results that were related to psychological outcomes and quality of life. It is necessary to have rehabilitation programs that are all-encompassing and address both the physical and psychological components.