| Title: |
Factors associated with Bacterial Vaginosis in Women of reproductive Age in rural Northeast Brazil: A Case Control Study |
Description:
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common abnormal vaginal conditions in women of reproductive age and characterised by a loss of acid producing lactobacillus spp and overgrowth of anaerobic and other microorganisms. Associations with adverse health outcomes, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, pre-term delivery, post operative pelvic infections and increased STI/HIV acquisition have been reported. The prevalence of BV ranges from eight to 65%, depending on the setting and the population studied.The aetiology of BV remains poorly understood. Known risk factors are early age at sexual debut, promiscuity and unprotected intercourse. Low socio-economic status, psychological stress, low estrogen levels and vaginal douching have been associated with BV. Women of African ethnicity tend to have a higher prevalence of BV than other ethnic groups. A high BV prevalence had been reported from a rural area in Northeast Brazil, which motivated the presented investigation. To identify potential risk factors, such as sexual behaviour, genital hygiene practises or threadworm infection (enterobiais) in that area, a case control study was performed. |
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| Date Of Record Creation: |
2013-07-05 03:21:55 (W3C-DTF) |
| Date Of Record Release: |
2013-07-05 03:23:37 (W3C-DTF) |
| Date Last Modified: |
2013-07-05 03:24:03 (W3C-DTF) |