Authors : T.K. Nyengidiki and G. Bassey
Abstract: The sustenance of reproductive potential of patients seeking contraceptive options is essential. Bacterial vaginosis prevalence risk is increased by the choice of contraceptive options which may affect post contraception fertility. To determine the prevalence and risk factors of bacterial vaginosis in a cohort of women seeking child spacing services. A cross-sectional prospective study of women seeking fertility regulation services was conducted in a tertiary health facility in Nigeria between March and September 2014. Interviews were conducted to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, characteristics of vaginal discharge and sexual practices engaged by these women. Bacterial vaginosis was diagnosed using the Amsel criteria. Odds Ratios (ORs) with 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess the predisposing factors. About 178 clients were recruited. Bacterial vaginosis was noted in 7.87% of these women. Patients had increased risk of bacterial vaginosis when they were of low socioeconomic class (OR 8.17; 95% CI 2.30-29.81), used vaginal drying agents (OR 9.70; 95% CI 2.35-46.15) had an early sexual debut (OR 9.56; 95% CI2.54-38.92), a history of previous sexually transmitted infections (OR 21.39; 95% CI 4.99-105.30) and practiced vaginal douching (OR 19.23; 95% CI 3.82-130.43).
T.K. Nyengidiki and G. Bassey, 2020. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Bacterial Vaginosis in a Cohort of Women Seeking Child Spacing Services in Nigeria. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 15: 39-43.