The distribution of cases of bacteriuria according to the age of the studied groups.
Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in pregnant women and provide a substantial therapeutic challenge due to the high potential of serious effects for both the mother and the baby. Pregnancy affects the urinary system physiologically, anatomically, and functionally, which can lead to infections emerging from the urethra. Unlike the general population, all pregnant women should have their urine cultures examined for bacteriuria, and any cases of asymptomatic bacteriuria should be treated, as it is a major risk factor for pyelonephritis in this group. Both the mother and the fetus should be safe from the antibiotic administered. To determine the prevalence of UTI in pregnancy in compare to non-pregnant woman in Wasit province to roll out the impact of pregnancy on the frequency of UTI. A case–control study between 2019 July and 2019 September was carried out on 30 pregnant women in compare to 30 matched non pregnant women were attending Al-Zahraa teaching hospital. A randomized (Every member of a population has the same probability of being picked for the sample, as do all possible samples of a given size) age, employment, present history, previous history, obstetric history, sex partner, frequency of sexual intercourse, and peeing frequency were all analyzed separately utilizing a plate form questioner. Urine samples, as well as a regular urine examination and urine culture, were obtained from the women who were being studied. Bacteriouria was shown to be prevalent in 13.3% of women, 16.7% of pregnant women, and 10% of non-pregnant women in this research. Asymptomatic bacteriuria in all women was 5/60 cases 8.3%. This indicates that about 16.7% of pregnant women are at risk of development of acute episode of UTI during pregnancy if they are not properly treated. In pregnant women, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are still a prevalent concern, particularly in the second trimester. During the prenatal period, urinalysis is necessary for all pregnant women. Early diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria will be aided by the screening, preventing complications for both mother and child. The most prevalent risk factors for UTI during pregnancy were poor personal cleanliness, a history of UTI, diabetes mellitus, and anemia. As a result, the study suggests that pregnant women get health education on personal sanitary cleanliness, be advised not to overuse antibiotics, and undergo frequent comprehensive urine analysis.
Keywords
- pregnant woman
- nonpregnant women
- bacteriuria
- UTI
- hygiene
1. Introduction
When compared to non-pregnant women, the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) with bacteriuria increases considerably during pregnancy. Infection with bacteriuria during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of pyelonephritis [1]. Several physiological changes occur during normal pregnancy, including an increase in the volume of vascular and interstitial of the renal system, which results in a rise in kidney dimension of roughly 1 cm and a 30% rise in renal volume. In addition, by mid-pregnancy, around 80% of women will have dilated upper urinary tracts, ureters, pelvis, and calycle area. The right side of the body experiences dilation more frequently than the left [2]. Hydronephrosis and hydroureter, respectively, are dilations of the kidney and ureter that occur most commonly during the second trimester and last until birth. This dilation can be caused by both hormonal and mechanical factors; an increase in progesterone hormone levels causes a decrease in bladder and ureteral tone [3]. Urinary stasis was caused by mechanical causes such as gravid uterine compression paired with smooth muscle relaxation, which slowed ureter peristalsis and increased bladder volume capacity. Pregnancy-induced alterations in urine pH, osmolality, and glycosuria may further amplify bacterial growth [2]. Symptomatic infections (acute cystitis, acute pyelonephritis) occur when bacteria invade urinary tract tissues and trigger an inflammatory reaction, whereas asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) occurs when bacteria grow in urine without presenting symptoms of acute UTI [1]. Asymptomatic bacteriuria is more common in pregnant women than in non-pregnant women, and it is frequently underreported since diagnosis is difficult owing to the lack of particular symptoms or signs, whereas symptomatic bacteriuria creates no concerns because diagnosis and treatment are simple [1]. The most prevalent medical complication during pregnancy is urinary tract infection (UTI), which accounts for 20% of pregnancies and 10% of antepartum hospitalizations [4, 5, 6]. The most common bacterium that causes UTI in pregnant and nonpregnant women is
2. Material and methods
2.1 Study design
This case–control research comprised 30 pregnant women and 30 non-pregnant women who visited Al-zahraa Teaching Hospital’s outpatient clinic on a regular basis. As a result of a randomized selection (where every member of a population has an equal probability of being included in the sample and where all feasible samples of a given size have an equal probability of being chosen), selected participants were assessed individually using a plate form questioner and agreed to participate in this study for three months, starting in July and ending in September 2019.
2.2 Sampling technique and data collection
Women who visited the al-Zahraa teaching hospital’s outpatient clinic, pregnant or not, were asked to provide their verbal agreement. For roughly 10 minutes, each woman was interrogated (Women who declined to participate were not questioned, and the next lady was chosen). Age, mother socioeconomic circumstances, obstetrical history, medical history, and patient complaint are all taken into account in the case history. Patients were taught how to collect urine samples in a sterile urine container under aseptic circumstances and then send them for a general urine examination. The sample was then given a name, a number, and was quickly taken to the lab for additional analysis.
2.3 Statistical analysis
Data of this study were statistically analyzed using IBM SPSS version 22.0 and descriptive statistic was used to summaries the data, like tables, figures, and measures of central tendency. Analytic statistics were used to compare between the variables. Chi-square (x2) was used, significance was assumed at p ≤ 0.05.
2.4 Ethical aspects
The Ethical Committee of Wasit University’s College of Medicine examined the study protocol and approved it.
3. Results
3.1 Description of the studied population
In this study the prevalence of bacteriuria in women was found to be 13.3%, in pregnant women 16.7% and in non-pregnant women 10%. Asymptomatic bacteriuria in all women was 5/60 cases 8.3%. This indicates that about 16.7% of pregnant women are at risk of development of acute episode of UTI during pregnancy if they are not properly treated [17, 18].
4. Discussion
In this study the prevalence of bacteriuria in women was found to be 13.3% (8/60), in pregnant women 16.7% (5/30), and in non-pregnant women 10% (3/30). Asymptomatic bacteriuria in all women was 8.3% (5/60), in pregnant women was 11.7% (4/30), and in non-pregnant women was 5% (2/30). This indicates that about 16.7% of pregnant women are at risk of development of acute episode of UTI during pregnancy if they are not properly treated. These findings are similar to that of Uncu who reported the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women 9.3% [19]. In a study performed in turkey, the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria was reported to be 8.1% [20]. The results of the present study found significantly high relation between age and bacteriuria (p = 0.00) (Table 1) and revealed that the bacteriuria in women was commonest in the age group 25–30 years 62.5%, and these result agreed with study by Buzayan in Libya [21], but contrast with study in Yemen that observed the bacteriuria was more in the age group 15–24 years 53.7% [22]. The difference may be due to social factors such as early age of marriage and sexual activity. There is no significant relationship between level of education and bacteriuria (p = 0.147) (Table 2), the prevalence of bacteriuria was 30.8% in illiterate, 18.5% in primary, 11.1% in secondary and 5.7% in university level of education However, as the level of education increases there is decrease in bacteriuria among women and these findings are similar with Samad [23]. The prevalence of bacteriuria was 14.7% in married women, and 8% in unmarried women, differences are founded apparently but no statistical difference (p = 0.562) (Table 2), while Krcmery et al., showed that the risk factors for bacteriuria in women include sexual intercourse and having a marital history [24] (Table 3). The bacteriuria in the pregnant women was observed more in the third trimester 21.4% than in the first trimester 6.3%, and second trimester 20%. But no significant (p = 0.423) (Table 4). Similar with Haddad who found that the bacteriuria was more in the third trimester 48.8% [22]. In contrast Buzayan [21], in this study the most frequent isolates were
Bacteriuria | Cases with Bacteriuria | Cases without Bacteriuria | Total | |||
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Age / year | NO | % | NO | % | NO | % |
X2 = 13.744 df = 4 p = 0.0001 S | ||||||
18–24 | 1 | 18.75 | 8 | 15.3 | 9 | 15.8 |
25–30 | 5 | 62.5 | 11 | 22.1 | 16 | 27.5 |
31–36 | 1 | 6.25 | 18 | 34.7 | 19 | 30.8 |
37–42 | 1 | 12.5 | 10 | 18.3 | 11 | 17.6 |
43–48 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9.6 | 5 | 8.3 |
Total | 8 | 13.3 | 52 | 86.7 | 60 | 100 |
Level of Education | Cases with Bacteriuria | Cases without Bacteriuria | Total | |||
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NO | % | NO | % | NO | % | |
X2 = 5.999 df = 3 p = 0.147 N.S. | ||||||
Illiterate | 2 | 30.8 | 5 | 69.2 | 7 | 10.8 |
Primary | 3 | 18.5 | 11 | 81.5 | 14 | 22.5 |
Secondary | 2 | 11.1 | 20 | 88.9 | 22 | 37.5 |
University | 1 | 5.7 | 16 | 94.3 | 17 | 29.2 |
Marital status | X2 = 0.304 df = 1 p = 0.562 N.S. | |||||
Married | 7 | 14.7 | 40 | 85.3 | 47 | 100 |
Un married | 1 | 8 | 12 | 92 | 13 | 100 |
Total | 8 | 13.3% | 52 | 86.7% | 60 | 100% |
Bacteriuria | Symptomatic Bacteriuria | Asymptomatic Bacteriuria | Cases without Bacteriuria | Total | ||||
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NO | % | NO | % | NO | % | NO | % | |
Pregnancy | X2 = 1.754 df = 2 p = 0.416 N.S. | |||||||
Pregnant | 1 | 3.3 | 4 | 13.3 | 25 | 83.4 | 30 | 100 |
Non Pregnant | 2 | 6.7 | 1 | 3.3 | 17 | 90 | 30 | 100 |
Total | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8.3 | 52 | 86.7 | 60 | 100 |
Bacteriuria | Cases with Bacteriuria | Cases without Bacteriuria | Total | |||
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NO | % | NO | % | NO | % | |
Pregnancy Trimester | X2 = 1.719 df = 2 p = 0.423 N.S. | |||||
First Trimester | 1 | 6.3 | 15 | 93.7 | 16 | 26.7 |
Second Trimester | 6 | 20 | 24 | 80 | 30 | 50 |
Third Trimester | 3 | 21.4 | 11 | 78.6 | 14 | 23.3 |
Total | 10 | 16.7 | 50 | 83.3 | 60 | 100 |
5. Conclusion
The results of this work indirectly supported the hypothesis of an association of bacteriuria with age and gravidity. In addition, UTI appears to be multifactorial. A screening for bacteriuria in women especially pregnant women must be done to discover the infected cases, which would allow early treatment to avoid the complications.
6. Recommendation
The most prevalent risk factors for UTI during pregnancy were poor personal cleanliness, a history of UTI, diabetes mellitus, and anemia. The study recommends training in personal hygiene and health education about the type and frequency of changes in underwear, the number of showers per week, the use of soap, and the use of water to wash genitalia, genital dries, the frequency of micturition, precoital washing, postictal washing, and precoital micturition.
Acknowledgments
I would like to express my gratitude to the O&G seniors at the outpatient’s clinic in the Al Zahraa teaching hospital for their great assistance in a achieving this research, along with al zahraa teaching hospital internal laboratory staff for their role in conducting GUE and urine culture for each participant in this study.
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