Vaginal douching and health risks among young women
Solomon Wireko,
Mina Ofosu,
Florence Agyemang
et al.
Abstract: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 … Show more
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