Factors associated with frequent vaginal douching among alternative school youth

J Adolesc Health. 2007 Nov;41(5):509-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.05.022. Epub 2007 Sep 4.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine factors related to frequent douching among a predominantly black and Hispanic alternative school population. It was observed that although Hispanic females were more likely to douche weekly compared with black females (30% vs. 13%), monthly douching was associated with black ethnicity, beliefs related to the therapeutic value of douching, perceived partner expectations, having female relatives who douched, and pregnancy history.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Black People
  • Education, Special*
  • Female
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sexual Behavior / statistics & numerical data*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Texas
  • Vaginal Douching / adverse effects
  • Vaginal Douching / psychology
  • Vaginal Douching / statistics & numerical data*