Douching Beliefs and Practices among Black and White Women
Funkhouser E, Pulley L, Lueschen G, Costello C, Hook E, Vermund SH. Douching Beliefs and Practices among Black and White Women. Journal Of Women's Health 2002, 11: 29-37. PMID: 11860722, DOI: 10.1089/152460902753473435.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overBlack or African AmericanFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth SurveysHumansHygieneInterpersonal RelationsMiddle AgedPatient Education as TopicSocioeconomic FactorsSoutheastern United StatesTherapeutic IrrigationVaginaWhite PeopleConceptsAdult womenWhite womenHealthcare provider adviceSubstantial proportionGood hygieneProvider adviceDouching practicesOlder womenHigh school educationDouchingHealthcare providersSalutary effectsWomenTelephone surveyGood hygienic practicesHygienic practicesRandom sampleHygieneUnited StatesAdvicePregnancyInfectionDoucheProportionPhysicians