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- Title
A pilot study of the feasibility of a vaginal washing cessation intervention among Kenyan female sex workers.
- Authors
Masese, Linnet; McClelland, R Scott; Gitau, Ruth; Wanje, George; Shafi, Juma; Kashonga, Francis; Ndinya-Achola, Jeckoniah O; Lester, Richard; Richardson, Barbra A; Kurth, Ann
- Abstract
Intravaginal practices including vaginal washing have been associated with HIV-1 acquisition. This association may be mediated by mucosal disruption, changes in vaginal flora or genital tract inflammatory responses. Reducing vaginal washing could lower women's risk of HIV-1 acquisition.
- Publication
Sexually transmitted infections, 2013, Vol 89, Issue 3, p217
- ISSN
1472-3263
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/sextrans-2012-050564