ArticleAIDS patient care and STDs2014
Examining targets for HIV prevention: intravaginal practices in Urban Lusaka, Zambia.
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Vaginal Practices in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Positive Women in Zambia, a Bio-Behavioral Intervention "WASH-2"
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14 citing papers in PubMed.
- A bio-behavioral intervention to decrease intravaginal practices and bacterial vaginosis among HIV infected Zambian women, a randomized pilot study.BMC infectious diseases · 2017Trial
- Intravaginal practices among HIV-negative female sex workers along the US-Mexico border and their implications for emerging HIV prevention interventions.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2016Trial
- Pharmacogenomics of drug transporters for antiretroviral long-acting pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.Frontiers in genetics · 2022Review
- A qualitative exploration on accounts of condom-use negotiation with clients: challenges and predicaments related to sex work among street-based female sex workers in Ekurhuleni District, South Africa.The Pan African medical journal · 2021Article
- Consideration of Cultural Practices When Characterizing the Vaginal Microbiota Among African and African American Women.Biological research for nursing · 2021Article
- Preferences and Acceptability of Vaginal Delivery Forms for HIV Prevention Among Women, Male Partners and Key Informants in South Africa and Zimbabwe: Qualitative Findings.AIDS and behavior · 2021Article
- Douching practices among women in the Bolgatanga municipality of the upper east region of Ghana.BMC women's health · 2019Article
- Adolescent and young adult couples' views of intravaginal practices: a qualitative analysis of a pilot study.International journal of women's health · 2019Article
- Intravaginal practices among young HIV-infected women in Lusaka, Zambia.International journal of STD & AIDS · 2018Article
- HIV Knowledge and Risk among Zambian Adolescent and Younger Adolescent Girls: Challenges and Solutions.Sex education · 2018Article
- Risk of heterosexual HIV transmission attributable to sexually transmitted infections and non-specific genital inflammation in Zambian discordant couples, 1994-2012.International journal of epidemiology · 2017Article
- Addressing intravaginal practices in women with HIV and at-risk for HIV infection, a mixed methods pilot study.International journal of women's health · 2017Article
- Determinants of intravaginal practices among HIV-infected women in Zambia using conjoint analysis.International journal of STD & AIDS · 2016Article
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Abstract
Intravaginal practices (IVP) are the introduction of products inside the vagina for hygienic, health, or sexuality reasons. The influence of men and Alengizis, traditional marriage counselors for girls, in promoting IVP has not been explored. We conducted gender-concordant focus groups and key informant interviews with Alengizis. The responses were conducted grouped into three themes: (1) cultural norms, (2) types and reasons for IVP, and (3) health consequences. We found that IVP were used by all participants in our sample and were taught from generation to generation by friends, relatives, or Alengizis. The reasons for women to engage in IVP were hygienic, though men expect women to engage in IVP to enhance sexual pleasure. Approximately 40% of women are aware that IVP can facilitate genital infections, but felt they would not feel clean discontinuing IVP. All men were unaware of the vaginal damage caused by IVP, and were concerned about the loss of sexual pleasure if women discontinued IVP. Despite the health risks of IVP, IVP continue to be widespread in Zambia and an integral component of hygiene and sexuality. The frequency of IVP mandates exploration into methods to decrease or ameliorate their use as an essential component of HIV prevention.
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