Association between frequency of use of vaginal cleansers with symptoms reported
| Symptoms | Use after each intercourse % (No) | Use daily or less % (No) | p Value | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N=617 for all variables, except one missing case for the variable regarding whether the partner had a discharge in the past month. | ||||
| Vaginal discharge | 20.8 (89) | 20.1 (38) | 0.85 | 1.04 (0.68, 1.60) |
| Discoloured vaginal discharge | 4.9 (21) | 15.3 (29) | 0.00001 | 0.28 (0.16, 0.51) |
| Vaginal itching | 17.5 (75) | 16.4 (31) | 0.73 | 1.08 (0.68, 1.71) |
| Odour | 10.3 (44) | 17.5 (33) | 0.01 | 0.54 (0.33, 0.88) |
| Spotting | 3.5 (15) | 7.9 (15) | 0.02 | 0.42 (0.20, 0.88) |
| Genital sores | 14.3 (61) | 21.7 (41) | 0.02 | 0.60 (0.39, 0.93) |
| Tender inguinal nodes | 4.0 (17) | 7.4 (14) | 0.07 | 0.52 (0.25, 1.07) |
| Pain low abdomen | 32.7 (140) | 27.5 (52) | 0.20 | 1.28 (0.88, 1.87) |
| Painful urination | 14.5 (62) | 14.8 (28) | 0.92 | 0.97 (0.60, 1.58) |
| Discharge in a partner past month | 0.7 (3) | 5.8 (11) | 0.00008 | 0.11 (0.03, 0.42) |