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KMID : 0922320180250010087
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2018 Volume.25 No. 1 p.87 ~ p.95
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Feminine Hygiene Behaviors and Risk Factors for Bacterial Vaginosis in Female University Students
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Choi Jeong-Sil
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the condition of feminine hygiene behaviors to identify factors predicting bacterial vaginosis infection.
Methods: A self-reporting survey was conducted with 385 female university students in Korea through a descriptive survey. Data were collected on demographics, feminine hygiene behaviors, and bacterial vaginosis infection.
Results: The bacterial vaginosis infection rate was 37.9%. Factors predicting bacterial vaginosis infection were grade, age of menarche, history of sexual intercourse, history of sexually transmitted infection, experience of using a bidet, internal douche during menses, over the counter drug anti-itch products, tampons, and tampons/pads combination.
Conclusion: To prevent bacterial vaginosis infection among female university students, information and education should be provided to promote positive feminine hygiene behaviors at the university and at home. Results of this study are essential to improve education and practices that will prevent bacterial vaginosis in female university students.
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KEYWORD
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Female, Hygiene, Perception, Bacterial vaginosis
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