Observational studyReproductive health2016
Feminine hygiene practices among female patients and nurses in Lebanon.
Observational study in Reproductive health, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Cleanliness Grades as Clinical Indicators of Vaginal Infection Burden in Women from Northern Madagascar: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The Impact of a Randomized Community-Based Intervention on the Awareness of Women Residing in Lebanon Toward Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Intimate Hygiene.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Evaluation of Vulvovaginitis and Hygiene Habits of Women Attended in Primary Health Care Units of the Family.International journal of women's health · 2020Article
- Douching practices among women in the Bolgatanga municipality of the upper east region of Ghana.BMC women's health · 2019Article
- Practices and complications of pubic hair removal among Saudi women.BMC women's health · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundInappropriate feminine hygiene practices are related to vulvovaginitis. We investigated the prevalence of personal hygiene habits among Lebanese women as well as their awareness of adequate practices.
methodsConsists of a cross-sectional observational study. Female patients and nurses at Hotel-Dieu de France University Hospital in Beirut- Lebanon filled a questionnaire about their intimate hygiene habits and knowledge of proper practices.
resultsThe study included 249 women. 21.3 % of the 136 nurses and 38.9 % of the 113 patients reported a history of vulvovaginitis. The majority of women took an intimate bath at least twice daily. 14 % of nurses and 17 % of patients douched.20. Seven percent of the nurses and 43.4 % of the patients used wet wipes. 1.5 % of nurses and 4.4 % of patients used feminine deodorant sprays. There was a significant lack of awareness mainly among patients about suitable hygiene practices as well for their adverse effects.
conclusionEducation provided by nurses, and other healthcare providers is essential to promote reproductive health among Lebanese women.
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