Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted parasitic infection caused
by Trichomonas vaginalis, yet it is always neglected and unreported. This
study was carried out among women of reproductive age made up of
136(34.2%) pregnant and 262(65.8%) non-pregnant women in a bid to seek
possible ways to promote healthy lifestyle among them. They were examined
for prevalence, distribution pattern, intensity and risk factors associated with
the infection. The study was conducted in communities randomly selected in
Ikot Ekpene LGA namely; Nkap, Ikot Obong Edong, Ikot Ekpene and Ikot
Abia Idem. Participants were women who registered for antenatal or visited
the medical centres for other health needs. Samples were collected and wet
mounts and vital staining with Giemsa stain was used to detect T. vaginalis
trophozoites. Out of 398 samples collected, 17(4.3%) were infected. Only
4(2.9%) women out of 136 pregnant women examined were infected. All
infected participants were below 36 years. The highest prevalence was
recorded among the 16–25 age group with 9(6%) out of 150 women
examined in this group infected. Those infected within 26–35 years were
8(3.8%). The difference in prevalence between the two age groups was not
significant (χ²=2.90, p=0.23). A higher burden of the disease was recorded
among sexually active women. Health officials should endeavour to pay
attention to curbing the disease, through awareness among vulnerable groups.