Douching and sexually transmitted diseases in pregnant women in Surabaya, Indonesia

Joesoef, M R; Sumampouw, H.; Linnan, Michael; Schmid, Scott; Idajadi, A; Louis, Michael E. St.

doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(96)70382-4

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“…Although these results appear inconsistent with the few prior studies (Aral et al, 1992;Baird, Weinberg, Voigt, & Daling, 1996;Fiscella et al, 1998;Joesoef, Sumampouw, Linnan, Schmid, & Idajadi, 1996), we note that our cohort is overwhelmingly low income and prior studies examined populations with a broader socioeconomic distribution. Consistent with national data on race/ ethnicity and education, the rate of ever douching in our cohort was substantial with almost two thirds of women reporting ever douching compared to national rates of 57% in AfricanAmerican women and 55% among women with less than a high school education (Abma et al, 1997).…”

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Variation and predictors of vaginal douching behavior

Misra

Trabert

Atherly-Trim

2006

Women's Health Issues

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Variation and predictors of vaginal douching behavior

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2006

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“…This variation could be due that sample size in the present study was larger than the previously reported one. This study HSV 2 seroprevalence (35.2%) in pregnant women was higher to that reported for Italy (7.6-8.4%) [24], China (10.8%) [26], Indonesia (9.9%) [27], Bangladesh (9.91%) [28], and UK (10.4%) [29], Tanzania (20.7%) [30], Australia (30%) [31], USA (22%) [32], Switzerland (21.2%) [33], Canada (17.3%) [34], Senegal (22%) [35], Belgium (18.2%) [36], China (23.5%) [37], and Korea (17%) [38], Turkey (4.4%-5%) [39,40], Kashmir (7.5%) [41], India (8.7%) [42], Croatia (6.8%) [43]. In contrast to our study, a much higher HSV 2 seroprevalence has been reported from Zimbabwe (51.1%) [44], Germany (82%) [45], Turkey (63.1%) [46], and Iran (43.75%) [47].…”

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Association between Herpes Simplex virus type 2 (HSV 2) and bad obstetric outcomes

Hassan¹,

Alsamarai²,

Aljumaili³

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Introduction: HSV is a common human pathogen that lead to lifelong latent infection. Maternal infections may be associate with transmission to the fetus. The risk factors associated with HSV 2 seropositivity in pregnant women in Iraq are not well studied. Aim: The present study conducted to verify the prevalence of HSV 2 infections in women with bad obstetric history (BOH) in Kirkuk Governorate. Material and Methods: HSV 2 seropositivity among women aged 14 to 48 years was investigated by determination of HSV 2 IgG and IgM in a prospective, case control descriptive study. Results: The overall HSV 2 seroprevalence was 29.9%, with a non significant difference between women with BOH and women with normal pregnancy. HSV 2 IgM, as an indicator of current infection was demonstrated in 2% of the studied population, and was significantly (P= 0.002) higher in women with BOH compared to women with normal pregnancy. Both HSV 2 IgG and IgM were significantly varied with age groups, with trends of increasing with older ages. HSV 2 IgG was statistically significantly higher in working women (P=0.03) as compared to housewife. Conclusions: Significant association was found between HSV 2 seroprevalence and education levels, residence, smoking and animal exposure. Presence of pregnancy in women with HSV-2 latent infection was a risk factor for development of BOH.

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“…The results of this study was not in accordance with a study conducted by Joesoef et al (1996) entitled "Douching and sexually transmitted diseases in pregnant women in Surabaya, Indonesia" that showed that women cleaned their vagina with 19% water, 63% water and soap, 8% betel leaf extract and 2% commercial products. In the use of water and soap there was an increased risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, trichomoniasis, type 2 HPV 2.6 times and 5.2 times when using betel leaves or commercial products.…”

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Use of Vaginal Hygiene Product, Physical Activity, Age at Marriage, Body Mass Index, and FemaleInfertility

Arifin¹,

Murti²,

Budihastuti³

2016

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Background: Various products are common in the market for vaginal hygiene purpose, such as povidone iodine vaginal douche, extract of betel leaf, and other herbal internal vaginal hygiene products. However, it is hypothesized that these hygiene products may hamper female fertility. This study aimed to examine the effect of vaginal hygiene product use on female fertility, while controlling for the level of physical activity, age at marriage, and body mass index. Subjects and Method: This was an observational analytic study with case control design. The study was conducted at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, Indonesia. A sampel of 110 women aged 15-49 years old were selected for this study by fixed diseases sampling. This sample consisted of 55 infertile women and 55 pregnant or post-partum women were selected as cases and controls. The dependent variable was infertility. The independent variables were external and internal use of vaginal hygiene product, level of physical activity, age at marriage, and body mass index (BMI). The data were analyzed using a multiple logistic regression. Results: External use of vaginal hygiene product decreased the risk of infertility, but it was statistically not significant (OR= 0.62; 95%CI= 0.22 to 1.74; p= 0.366). Internal use of vaginal hygiene product (OR= 14.97; 95%CI= 1.66 to 135.16; p= 0.016), heavy physical activity (OR= 7.95; 95%CI= 1.54 to 41.08; p= 0.013), age at marriage ≥29 years (OR=3.66; 95%CI= 0.68 to 19.76; p= 0.131), BMI<18.5kg/m 2 (OR= 1.62; 95%CI= 0.31 to 8.56; p= 0.572), and BMI ≥25kg/m 2 (OR= 23.17; 95%CI= 4.05 to 132.40; p<0.001) increased the risk of infertility. Conclusion: Internal use of vaginal hygiene product, heavy physical activity, age at marriage >29 years, underweight, and overweight, are risk factors of infertility in women. Women who use vaginal hygiene product internally should be aware that this practice significantly increased the risk of infertility.

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Douching and sexually transmitted diseases in pregnant women in Surabaya, Indonesia

Cited by 59 publications

References 11 publications

Variation and predictors of vaginal douching behavior

Variation and predictors of vaginal douching behavior

Association between Herpes Simplex virus type 2 (HSV 2) and bad obstetric outcomes

Use of Vaginal Hygiene Product, Physical Activity, Age at Marriage, Body Mass Index, and FemaleInfertility

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