Vaginal Practices of HIV-Negative Zimbabwean Women
Joint Authors
Moyo, Precious
Chipato, Tsungai
Munjoma, Marshall W.
van de Wijgert, Janneke H.
Morrison, Charles S.
Turner, Abigail Norris
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-08-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Vaginal practices (VPs) may increase HIV risk by injuring vaginal epithelium or by increasing risk of bacterial vaginosis, an established risk factor for HIV.
Methods.
HIV-negative Zimbabwean women (n=2,185) participating in a prospective study on hormonal contraception and HIV risk completed an ancillary questionnaire capturing detailed VP data at quarterly followup visits for two years.
Results.
Most participants (84%) reported ever cleansing inside the vagina, and at 40% of visits women reported drying the vagina using cloth or paper.
Vaginal tightening using cloth/cotton wool, lemon juice, traditional herbs/powders, or other products was reported at 4% of visits.
Women with ≥15 unprotected sex acts monthly had higher odds of cleansing (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.17, 95% CI: 1.04–1.32).
Women with sexually transmitted infections had higher odds of tightening (aOR: 1.42, 95% CI: 1.08–1.86).
Conclusion.
Because certain vaginal practices were associated with other HIV risk factors, synergism between VPs and other risk factors should be explored.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Turner, Abigail Norris& Morrison, Charles S.& Munjoma, Marshall W.& Moyo, Precious& Chipato, Tsungai& van de Wijgert, Janneke H.. 2010. Vaginal Practices of HIV-Negative Zimbabwean Women. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Turner, Abigail Norris…[et al.]. Vaginal Practices of HIV-Negative Zimbabwean Women. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Turner, Abigail Norris& Morrison, Charles S.& Munjoma, Marshall W.& Moyo, Precious& Chipato, Tsungai& van de Wijgert, Janneke H.. Vaginal Practices of HIV-Negative Zimbabwean Women. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468169
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468169
