ArticleInternational journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health2017
Achieving the optimal vaginal state: using vaginal products and study gels in Uganda, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Satisfaction of Sexual Partner After Vaginal Tightening Surgery: A Systematic Review.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Acceptability and Use of the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring and Daily Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) During Breastfeeding in South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.AIDS and behavior · 2023Trial
- Men's Sexual Experiences with the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring in Malawi, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe.AIDS and behavior · 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
- "Condoms Are Boring": Navigating Relationship Dynamics, Gendered Power, and Motivations for Condomless Sex Amongst Adolescents and Young People in South Africa.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2021Article
- 'You'll always stay right': understanding vaginal products and the motivations for use among adolescent and young women in rural KZN.Culture, health & sexuality · 2019Article
- Qualitative exploration of intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence acceptability of semisoft vaginal suppositories.BMC women's health · 2018Article
- Impact of the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring on Sexual Experiences and Intimate Partnerships of Women in an HIV Prevention Clinical Trial: Managing Ring Detection and Hot Sex.AIDS and behavior · 2018Article
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Abstract
Preferences and practices related to the vaginal condition have implications for the use of vaginal HIV prevention products. We used qualitative methods to explore narratives relating to the vaginal state amongst women in South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe who had previously participated in a biomedical HIV prevention trial. We investigated women's behaviours related to optimising the vaginal state, experiences and perceptions of the gel's effect on the vaginal state and on penile-vaginal intercourse, women's narratives on male partner perceptions, and how preferences relating to the vaginal state may have interfered with gel use.
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