Sexual Risk Behaviors and Menstrual and Intravaginal Practices Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Tanzania
A Cross-Sectional, School-Based Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19543465 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Emily M Cherenack (0000-0002-8762-2050, Duke University, corresponding author), Jennifer Rubli (0000-0003-1657-8133, Femme International, Moshi, Tanzania), Dorothy E Dow (0000-0002-9056-1025, Duke University), Kathleen J Sikkema (0000-0003-0371-5119, University of Cape Town) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 394-407 |
| Publication date | 2020-10-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sexual Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1931-7611 • E-ISSN: 1931-762X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19317611.2020.1821861 |
| OpenAlex | W3088366921 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 40 |
Objectives Objectives were to describe menstrual and intravaginal practices and sexual risk behaviors among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Tanzania.Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in secondary schools in Tanzania. Data on menstrual practices (e.g., product use), intravaginal practices (e.g., douching), and sexual risk were analyzed using chi-square and loglinear analyses.Results Menstrual risk practices were common. Sexual risk behaviors and intravaginal practices were high among AGYW reporting sexual debut.Conclusions High levels of menstrual, intravaginal, and sexual risk practices highlight the need to improve menstrual, sexual, and intravaginal practices, particularly among sexually active AGYW
Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Geography · Gynecology · Population · Reproductive health · Tanzania · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Medicine · Menstrual Health and Disorders · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1.5 |
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| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |