Prevalence and motivations of vaginal practices in Tete Province, Mozambique
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Francois, Isabelle; Bagnol, Brigitte; Chersich, Matthew; Mbofana, Francisco; Mariano, Esmeralda; Nzwalo, H.; Kenter, Elise; Mbona Tumwesigye, Nazarius; Hull, Terence; Martin Hilber, Adriane
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Vaginal practices have been linked with an increase in risk for HIV transmission and other harms. In 2007, a household survey of 919 women was conducted in Tete province, Mozambique, as part of the World Health Organization Multicountry Study on Gender, Sexuality, and Vaginal Practices. Women aged 18 to 60 years old were interviewed to determine prevalence and motivations for vaginal practices. A large range of frequently used practices was identified. Nearly 80% of women reported three or more...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2012 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/66950 |
Source: | International Journal of Sexual Health |
DOI: | 10.1080/19317611.2012.691443 |
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