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. 2010 Jun;150(2):207-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.02.027. Epub 2010 Mar 5.

An epidemiological survey of bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis in the Tibetan area of Sichuan Province, China

Qingkai Dai  1 , Lina Hu, Yongmei Jiang, Hua Shi, Jinhao Liu, Wenjie Zhou, Chuan Shen, Hui Yang
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An epidemiological survey of bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis in the Tibetan area of Sichuan Province, China

Qingkai Dai et al. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of vaginitis in the Tibetan area of Sichuan Province in China.

Study design: Between September and October 2007, 397 women were surveyed with a questionnaire and diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and trichomoniasis by Gram stain and microscopy of vaginal swabs.

Results: The prevalence of BV, VVC, and trichomoniasis was 51.6%, 6.5%, and 2.5%, respectively. Multivariate logistic modeling showed that risk factors associated with having vaginitis due to any of the three infections were older age and Tibetan ethnicity.

Conclusion: BV appears to be the predominant cause of vaginitis, followed by VVC, and trichomoniasis. Risk factors for vaginitis include being more than 49 years old and of Tibetan ethnicity.

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