Table 6 Relationship between bacterial vaginosis and behavioural characteristics
Vaginal hygiene | Number enrolled | Number positive for BV (%) | χ2 (P-value) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vaginal douching | Yes | 221 | 74 (33.5) | 23.935 (0.000) |
No | 87 | 7 (8.0) | ||
Usage of soap in douching | Yes | 126 | 34 (27.0) | 4.631 (0.327) |
No | 182 | 46(25.3) | ||
Dry pants under sunlight | Yes | 138 | 28 (20.3) | 8.504 (0.075) |
No | 170 | 53 (31.2) | ||
Wash pants with disinfectant | Yes | 137 | 27 (19.7) | 7.253 (0.027) |
No | 172 | 54 (31.4) | ||
Iron pants | Yes | 23 | 3 (13.0) | 4.543 (0.103) |
No | 286 | 78 (27.3) | ||
Share toilet facility | Yes | 130 | 31 (23.8) | 1.372 (0.504) |
No | 179 | 50 (27.9) | ||
Wear wet pant | Yes | 19 | 4 (21.1) | 3.140 (0.535) |
No | 289 | 76 (26.3) | ||