Genital Yol Enfeksiyonların Kadin Sağlığında Önemi ve Ebelerin Rolü
The Importance of Genital Tract Infections in Women’s Health and The Role of Midwives

Author(s): Selin Koç, Ayşegül Dönmez
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Genital tract infections; sexually transmitted infections; midwifery;
Summary/Abstract: Genital tract infections are spreading worldwide and pose significant health risks, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. These infections affect the health of women and babies during pregnancy and can lead to adverse outcomes. Early detection and treatment through community-based screening tests is vital, but many women do not have access to these services or have limited access, and in low-resource settings, weak health systems and limited transportation contribute to increased prevalence and severity of genital infections. Ease of access to health services, promoting education and raising awareness are crucial to preventing these increases. In recent years, the availability of high quality diagnostic tests and recent advances in self-collected vaginal specimens offer promising solutions. The shift from syndromic approaches to more specific and effective diagnostic methods is contributing significantly to the well-being of individuals. Preventing mother-to-child transmission of infections is important for maternal and child health, and adoption of these advances in national and international guidelines and clinical practice can contribute to the overall improvement of women’s reproductive health. It therefore requires collaboration between the global health community, governments and non-governmental organizations to ensure effective resource allocation and implementation.

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