Douching practices among women in the Bolgatanga municipality of the upper east region of Ghana

Douching practices among women in the Bolgatanga municipality of the upper east region of Ghana

Abstract Background Vaginal douching is a common practice among women all over the world. Women douche for various reasons, despite evidence indicating the harmful health effects of the practice. There is lack of data on the practice in Ghana but health behaviors like vaginal douching may be influen...

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Main Authors: Florence Assibi Ziba, Vida Nyagre Yakong, Rockson Asaan Asore, Keville Frederickson, Michele Flynch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Douching practices
Knowledge
Women
Vaginal hygiene
Bolgatanga Municipality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-019-0720-7

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