RESEACH THE PREVALENCE OF VAGINITIS IN MARRIED WOMAN IN CAN THO CENTRAL GENERAL HOSPITAL AND CAN THO OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
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Background: Vaginitis is a common disease in women, due to three main factors: Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis and bacterial vaginosis. Objectives: to determine the prevalence of vaginitis and to understand the factors associated with vaginitis in women. Materials and methods: cross-sectional study in 346 married women in Can Tho Central general Hospital and Can Tho obstetrics and gynecology from 09/2015 to 04/2016. They were interviewed, examined clinically and took specimen of vaginal discharge for pH, Whiff test and wet mount. To determine the prevalence of vaginitis and relational factor such as: epidemiological, history of obstetrics and gynecology, academic level, job, hygiene habits, sexual habits. Results: the prevalence of vaginitis was 35.5% (bacterial vaginosis 20.8%, Candida albicans 13.0%, Trichomonas vaginalis 1.7%). The relationship between vaginitis and location, education level, using a feminine hygiene wash, time to change a sanitary pad, having sexual realations while suffering vaginitis and vulvar hygiene after sexual intercourse. Conclusion: The prevalence of vaginitis very high (35.5%), mostly in group bacteria vaginosis; residence and living habits increased the risk of vaginitis.
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vaginitis, Bacterial vaginosis, Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis
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