Analyzing the Relationship Between Genital Hygiene Behaviors in Women and Urinary Tract Infection in Any Period of Life

Demir, İlknur; Öztürk, Güzin Zeren; Uzun, Asiye

doi:10.5505/amj.2020.37640

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“…also found that genital infections are more common in those who take a bath while sitting. However, there are also studies stating that there is no relationship between the development of vaginal infection and bathing features 16,35 . In the present study, PTL was significantly more common in women who bathed while sitting.…”

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“…However, there are also studies stating that there is no relationship between the development of vaginal infection and bathing features. 16,35 In the present study, PTL was significantly more common in women who bathed while sitting. The findings of our study were similar to the results of studies indicating a relationship between the development of genital or vaginal infections and GHB.…”

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The effect of genital hygiene behaviors and vaginal douching of pregnant women on preterm labor

Arikan,

Kocaöz,

Kizilirmak

2023

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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ObjectiveTo determine the effect of genital hygiene behavior (GHB) and vaginal douching (VD) of pregnant women on preterm labor (PTL).MethodsThis study, which was conducted with 365 pregnant women, is a cross‐sectional study. Data were collected using a questionnaire and the Genital Hygiene Behavior Inventory (GHBI) was applied.ResultsThe ratios of PTL diagnosis and VD practice, and mean GHBI scores of the pregnant women were 35.1%, 9.6%, and 64.42 ± 10.44, respectively. The prevalence of receiving a diagnosis of PTL was significantly higher in those who changed their underwear two to three times a week, took baths while sitting, cleansed their perineum with water using their hands, removed pubic hair at intervals of 2 months or longer, and performed VD. It was found that poor GHB and VD practices increased the rate of PTL and, in particular, VD was found to increase the risk of PTL around eight‐fold.ConclusionThese results can help pregnant women to understand the relationship between genital hygiene and PTL and show the importance of being educated by health professionals about this issue.

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The effect of genital hygiene behaviors and vaginal douching of pregnant women on preterm labor

Arikan,

Kocaöz,

Kizilirmak

2023

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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“…A study by Sevil showed that history of genital infections was significantly more common among those who bathed in the sitting position. This result is supported by Demir et al (2020) that it is one of the personal hygiene habits that also contribute to genital cleansing. Women who often take a bath in the form of showers do not need additional applications in genital hygiene.…”

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“…Women who often take a bath in the form of showers do not need additional applications in genital hygiene. Bathing by sitting on the stool may induce vaginal infection and urinary tract infection if the stool sitting is not hygienic (Demir et al, 2020). On the other hand, Bahram et al (2009) stated there was a significant correlation between bathing in standing position and the incidence of bacterial vaginosis.…”

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The relationship between genital hygiene behaviors and genital infections among women: A systematic review

Umami

Paulik²,

Molnár³

et al. 2022

J. Ners

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Introduction: Genital hygiene is an important part of women’s health and is essential for protecting reproductive health. Women adopt many genital hygiene behaviors, which will have direct and indirect effects on genitals and possible sexually transmitted infections. This systematic literature review aimed to know the types of genital hygiene behaviors practiced by women and assess the relationship between genital hygiene behavior and genital infection. Methods: A systematic search of the electronic databases, PubMed, Ovid, Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, JSTOR, and SAGE, for literature published between January 2001 and 2021. The keywords used were “genital hygiene behavior” AND “genital infections” AND “women OR female.” The inclusion criteria focused on genital hygiene behavior and the incidence of genital infection. The included full papers with observational research methods followed the PRISMA guidelines. After reading the full content of the included studies, key themes and concepts were extracted and synthesized. Results: In total 383 articles were screened. Five articles met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. The analysis revealed four categories related to genital hygiene behavior among women: underwear hygiene, bathing habits, menstrual hygiene, and coital hygiene. Genital infections included bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis. The review showed that incorrect and inadequate genital hygiene behavior increases the risk of vaginal infection. Conclusion: A higher incidence of genital infections occurred in women with improper genital hygiene practices. It is necessary for health professionals to educate women about good genital hygiene practices in order to reduce the rate of genital infections.

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“…Fitri Susilowati*, Krisna Yetty, Riri Maria, Ichsan Rizany Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan, Universitas Indonesia Korespondensi penulis: Fitri Susilowati. *Email: hazfitainaya09@gmail.com DOI: https://doi.org/10.33024/hjk.v18i3.128 271 (Demir, Öztürk, & Uzun, 2020).…”

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Gambaran personal hygiene dengan kejadian infeksi saluran kemih (ISK) pada wanita: A systematic literature review

Susilowati,

Yetty,

Maria

et al. 2024

J.HolHealth

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Background: Lack of personal hygiene in women can result in urinary tract infections (UTI). UTI is a disease caused by the proliferation of microorganisms in the urinary tract. Purpose: To analyze personal hygiene features that can influence the incidence of UTI in women. Method: Systematic review research design using the PRISMA flow diagram. Researchers used PIO and searched for English language articles published in 2018-2023. The databases used include ProQuest, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus. The MeSH used in the literature are woman, working woman, personal hygiene, feminine hygiene products, menstrual hygiene products, and urinary tract infections. Results: The sample size of the reported studies ranged from 82-1,045 conducted in various countries including India, the United States, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Africa. Based on literature searches, it was found that UTIs can be caused by poor genital and perineal hygiene practices, poor hygiene during menstruation, the use of reused cloth sanitary napkins, the use of non-cotton underwear, and the habit of holding in urination. Conclusion: The incidence of UTIs in women is caused by personal hygiene such as poor genital and perineal hygiene practices, poor hygiene during menstruation, the use of reusable cloth sanitary napkins, the use of non-cotton underwear, and the habit of holding in urination. Keywords: Personal Hygiene; Urinary Tract Infection (UTI); Woman. Pendahuluan: Kurangnya menjaga kebersihan diri pada wanita dapat mengakibatkan terjadinya infeksi saluran kemih (ISK). ISK merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan oleh berkembang biaknya mikroorganisme pada saluran kemih. Tujuan: Untuk menganalisis gambaran personal hygiene yang dapat memengaruhi kejadian ISK pada wanita. Metode: Desain penelitian tinjauan sistematik dengan menggunakan diagram alur PRISMA. Peneliti menggunakan PIO dan mencari artikel berbahasa Inggris yang diterbitkan pada tahun 2018-2023. Database yang digunakan antara lain, ProQuest, PubMed, ScienceDirect, dan Scopus. MeSH yang digunakan dalam literature adalah woman, working women, personal hygiene, feminine hygiene products, menstrual hygiene products, dan urinary tract infections. Hasil: Ukuran sampel dari penelitian yang dilaporkan berkisar antara 82-1.045 yang dilakukan diberbagai Negara termasuk India, Amerika Serikat, Turki, Arab Saudi dan Afrika. Berdasarkan penelusuran literatur ditemukan bahwa ISK dapat disebabkan oleh praktik perilaku kebersihan alat kelamin dan perineum yang buruk, kebersihan saat menstruasi yang kurang baik, penggunaan pembalut berbahan kain yang digunakan kembali, penggunaan celana dalam yang bukan berbahan katun, dan kebiasaan menahan buang air kecil. Simpulan: Kejadian ISK pada wanita disebabkan oleh personal hygiene seperti praktik perilaku kebersihan alat kelamin dan perineum yang buruk, kebersihan saat menstruasi yang kurang baik, penggunaan pembalut berbahan kain yang digunakan kembali, penggunaan celana dalam yang bukan berbahan katun, dan kebiasaan menahan buang air kecil (BAK). Kata Kunci: Infeksi Saluran Kemih (ISK); Kebersihan Pribadi; Wanita.

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Analyzing the Relationship Between Genital Hygiene Behaviors in Women and Urinary Tract Infection in Any Period of Life

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The effect of genital hygiene behaviors and vaginal douching of pregnant women on preterm labor

The effect of genital hygiene behaviors and vaginal douching of pregnant women on preterm labor

The relationship between genital hygiene behaviors and genital infections among women: A systematic review

Gambaran personal hygiene dengan kejadian infeksi saluran kemih (ISK) pada wanita: A systematic literature review

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