Knowledge, altitudes and perceptions of women who use vaginal agents in light of HIV at Kawale health centre.
Vaginal agents are substances women insert into or apply onto the vagina in order to achieve contraception, cleansing, heighten sexual pleasure or as therapeutic measures. These agents are often traditional and are applied in form of herbal concoctions. This section presents a summary of the resear...
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
2022
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| Online Access: | http://nkhokwe.kuhes.ac.mw/handle/20.500.12845/518 |
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Add Tag | Summary: | Vaginal agents are substances women insert into or apply onto the vagina in order to achieve contraception, cleansing, heighten sexual pleasure or as therapeutic measures. These agents are often traditional and are applied in form of herbal concoctions. This section presents a summary
of the research findings that aimed at investigating the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of women who use vaginal agents in the light of HIV. The study was conducted at Kawale health centre. The main aim of the study was to find out if women who use vaginal agents have information on the dangers the practice is associated with as far as HIV transmission is concerned. The results of the can be used in developing information, education and communication programmes aimed at halting the malpractice. It is also anticipated that the findings will stimulate further research among the medical fraternity on the subject as the literature states that few studies have been conducted in this area. The study adopted a descriptive approach. Data was collected from a sample of 15 women of ages ranging from 1545 years, using a semi-structured questionnaire. The subjects were recruited at random to avoid bias. The data was analysed manually and content analysis was used to come up with the main points from the responses. Quantitative data was coded and analysed using the computer. The study has established that women who use vaginal agents are aware of the mode of transmission of the HIV. However, these women are not aware of the dangers of using vaginal agents in as far as HIV transmission is concerned. In light of these findings, it is important to include information on dangers of using vaginal agents in reproductive health education in order to reduce transmission of the Virus. |
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