Reported IVP at enrolment among women at increased risk for HIV in Tanzania and Uganda
| Type of IVP used in the last 3 months | Tanzania(N = 966) | Uganda(N = 645) |
|---|---|---|
| Intravaginal Cleansing | 891 (91.9%) | 601 (93.2%) |
| Of those who cleansed, substances ever used | ||
| Water only | 352 (39.5%) | 250 (41.6%) |
| Water and Soap | 664 (74.5%) | 351 (58.2%) |
| Other | 1 (0.1%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| Intravaginal Insertion | 122 (12.6%) | 504 (49.0%) |
| Of those who inserted, substances ever used | ||
| Herbs or other traditional substance | 55 (45.1%) | 139 (44.1%) |
| Washing powder or detergent | 27 (22.1%) | 63 (20.0%) |
| Petroleum-based jelly or lotion(e.g Vaseline) | 40 (32.8%) | 99 (31.4%) |
| Lemon | 15 (12.3%) | 7 (2.2%) |
| Aerated drinks (e.g. Coca Cola) | 0 (0.0%) | 113 (35.9%) |
| Honey | 4 (3.3%) | 64 (20.3%) |
| Salt | 1 (0.8%) | 61 (19.4%) |
| Other | 19 (15.6%) | 1 (0.3%) |