Australia’s Fertility Transition: A study of 19th-century Tasmania

Moyle, Helen

doi:10.22459/aft.2020

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“…These findings align with previous research, 21 indicating a potential association between educational status and reproductive health behaviors. Moyle 27 and Hionidou 28 attribute this to the influence of advertisements made in the English language. Education can significantly influence individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sexual and reproductive health.…”

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Vaginal douching and health risks among young women

Wireko,

Ofosu,

Agyemang

et al. 2024

Health Science Reports

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ObjectiveVaginal 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.MethodsA 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.ResultsThe 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 < 0.93). However, there was an indication of a significant association between educational status, marital status, and perception in relation to douching (p < 0.003, 0.0015, and 0.00, respectively), which also influenced the frequency of douching and contraction of STIs.ConclusionMost women in the study community recruited, regardless of their educational and marital status, believed that douching is necessary and considered part of feminine hygiene practices. Practicing douching may lead to most health complications including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility which must be given serious attention by researchers, health personnel, and various women's groups.

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confidence: 99%