Table 2.
Baseline Contraception and Vaginal Practices, N=200
| Current contraceptive method | |
| Nonbarrier method | 104 (52.0%) |
| Injectable | 74 (37.0%) |
| Oral contraceptive | 23 (11.5%) |
| Norplant | 4 (2.0%) |
| IUD | 2 (1.0%) |
| Tubal ligation | 2 (1.0%) |
| Condom | 35 (17.5%) |
| Male condom | 31 (15.5%) |
| Female condom | 4 (2.0%) |
| Nonbarrier method and condom | 3 (1.5%) |
| None | 58 (29.0%) |
| Number of pregnancies, mean (range) | 2.7 (0–13) |
| Douche or wash genitals at least once daily | 200 (100.0%) |
| Douche or wash genitals after every sex act | 146 (73.0%) |
| Products used for douching/washinga | |
| Soap and water | 169 (84.5%) |
| Fingers/cloth | 54 (27.0%) |
| Lemon | 23 (11.5%) |
| Salt/salt water | 22 (11.0%) |
| Water | 19 (9.5%) |
| Other (soda, herbs, tea leaves) | 3 (2.0%) |
| Reasons for douchinga | |
| Prepare for next client | 30 (15.0%) |
| Clean/prevent smell | 159 (79.5%) |
| Prevent infections | 23 (11.5%) |
| Dry and tighten | 27 (13.5%) |
| Relieve itching/irritation | 6 (3.0%) |
| Other | 1 (0.5%) |
| Use lubricant during sex | 65 (32.5%) |
| Types of lubricants useda | |
| Body oil (mineral oil) | 44 (22.0)% |
| Vaseline (petroleum jelly) | 25 (12.5%) |
| Other | 4 (2.0%) |
| Types of health care providers used for STI or vaginitis symptomsa | |
| Medical clinic | 114 (57.0%) |
| Pharmacist | 80 (40.0%) |
| Traditional healer | 8 (4.0%) |
a
More than one answer is possible.
IUD, intrauterine device; STI, sexually transmitted infection.