An investigation on the knowledge, attitudes and practice towards vaginal candidiasis amongst women of reproductive age attending the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
In. Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies. 2020 National Health Research Conference: Advancing Health Research in Trinidad and Tobago. Port of Sapin, Caribbean Medical Journal, November 19, 2020. .
Non-conventional
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ABSTRACT
From 20th century, our views, understanding and treatment of pathogenic infections have drastically changed. Pathogenic organisms were discovered, classified and treatments were subsequently implemented. Candidiasis spp. was discovered and linked to the condition; Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC), commonly known as yeast infection, which affects the female lower genital tract, vulva and vagina. Symtoms of such an infection include itching, burning, soreness and a creamy vaginal discharge. Given the nature, location and symptoms of such an infection, individuals are often self-conscious and hesitant to discus it or seek medical attention until symptoms become unbearable. VVC is one of the most common infections in reproductive age females with 75% of women experiencing infection at least once in their lives. Due to the qualitative gap in literature toward women affected by VVC in our country, this study aimed to highlight the knowledge, attitudes and practices towards VVC among reproductive age in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MedCarib
Assunto principal:
Trinidad e Tobago
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Candidíase Vulvovaginal
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe
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Caribe ingles
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Trinidad y tobago
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Non-conventional
País de publicação:
Trinidad e Tobago