Effect of intravaginal practices on the vaginal and cervical mucosa of Zimbabwean women

Authors :: Wijgert, Janneke H.H.M. van de
Chirenje, Zvavahera M.
Iliff, Virginia
Mbizvo, Michael T.
Mason, Peter R.
Gwanzura, Lovemore
Shiboski, Stephen
Padian, Nancy S.
Source :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). May 1, 2000, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p62, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Certain intravaginal practices used by some prostitutes in Zimbabwe do not appear to injure the vaginal mucosa and thereby increase the risk of HIV infection. These practices include inserting objects into the vagina, douching, using substances to tighten the vagina, or engaging in dry sex.

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