Table 2.
Frequency of IVP, by practice
| n | (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| No IVP | 8 | (4) |
| Cleansing with water | 188 | (95) |
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| Cleansing with soap and water
| ||
| Frequency | ||
| More than once per day | 57 | (29) |
| Once per day | 29 | (15) |
| A few times per week | 4 | (2) |
| A few times per month | 3 | (1) |
| Once a month or less often | 1 | (<1) |
| Never | 104 | (52) |
|
| ||
| Cleansing with cotton, cloth or tissue
| ||
| Frequency | ||
| More than once per day | 125 | (63) |
| Once per day | 49 | (25) |
| A few times per week | 10 | (5) |
| A few times per month | 2 | (1) |
| Once a month or less often | 0 | (0) |
| Never | 12 | (6) |
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| Inserting other products
| ||
| Frequency | ||
| More than once per day | 1 | (<1) |
| Once per day | 3 | (1) |
| A few times per week | 1 | (<1) |
| A few times per month | 1 | (<1) |
| Once a month or less often | 5 | (2) |
| Never | 188 | (95) |
IVP=intravaginal practices
1
Timing is only among those who reported doing that practice