Vaginal Practices of HIV-Negative Zimbabwean Women

• Main Authors: Abigail Norris Turner (Author), Charles S. Morrison (Author), Marshall W. Munjoma (Author), Precious Moyo (Author), Tsungai Chipato (Author), Janneke H. van de Wijgert (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Vaginal practices (VPs) may increase HIV risk by injuring vaginal epithelium or by increasing risk of bacterial vaginosis, an established risk factor for HIV. Methods. HIV-negative Zimbabwean women (n=2,185) participating in a prospective study on hormonal contraception and HIV risk comp...