| Autor: |
Solomon Wireko, Mina Ofosu, Florence Agyemang, Herbert Ekoe Dankluvi, Andrews Evans Cobbina |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Health Science Reports, Vol 7, Iss 2, Pp n/a-n/a (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2398-8835 |
| DOI: |
10.1002/hsr2.1882 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Objective Vaginal douching is practiced by women for various reasons. Studies have shown that this practice can upset the normal vaginal flora, increasing susceptibility to certain sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). This study aimed to assess the health risks associated with this practice among women aged 15–54 years in a densely populated community in Kumasi, the second capital city of Ghana. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted to gather data on the prevalence of vaginal douching among young women and their beliefs, motivations, and knowledge about the practice. A structured questionnaire was used in recruiting participants. One‐hundred and fifteen structured questionnaires were administered to women aged between 15 and 54 after their consent was sought. Results The study established that more than half of the participants (69.6%) engaged in douching with a midpoint of 19.5. The study indicated no significant difference between the age of participants and douching (p |
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