Abstract

Objectives

Objectives were to describe menstrual and intravaginal practices and sexual risk behaviors among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Tanzania.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in secondary schools in Tanzania. Data on menstrual practices (e.g., product use), intravaginal practices (e.g., douching), and sexual risk were analyzed using chi-square and loglinear analyses.

Results

Menstrual risk practices were common. Sexual risk behaviors and intravaginal practices were high among AGYW reporting sexual debut.

Conclusions

High levels of menstrual, intravaginal, and sexual risk practices highlight the need to improve menstrual, sexual, and intravaginal practices, particularly among sexually active AGYW.

中文翻译：

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坦桑尼亚少女和年轻女性的性风险行为与经期和阴道内行为：一项跨部门，基于学校的研究

摘要

目标

目的是描述坦桑尼亚的少女和年轻女性的月经和阴道内行为以及性危险行为。

方法

在坦桑尼亚的中学进行了横断面调查。使用卡方和对数线性分析来分析有关月经行为（例如，产品使用），阴道内行为（例如，冲洗）和性风险的数据。

结果

月经风险习惯很常见。在AGYW报告的性行为首次亮相中，性风险行为和阴道内行为较高。

结论

高水平的月经，阴道内和性风险做法凸显了改善月经，性和阴道内行为的需要，尤其是在性活跃的性早孕妇女中。