Effect of nursing intervention on the recurrence of Vulvovaginal candidiasis infection

Document Type : Original Research

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1 Assist Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.

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Background: The second most common reason of vaginitis is vaginal Candidiasis. 29–49% of females report at least one life time episode, recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis refers to the attack of confirmed symptomatic VVC for 4 times or above within 1 year. Aim: the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of nursing intervention on the recurrence of vulvovaginal candidiasis infection. Subject and Methods: Sixty women with vaginal candidiasis infection enrolled in the study from outpatient clinic at Minia university Hospital,, interview questionnaire was used to assess women's personal data, women consider to have good knowledge at score level <75% and satisfactory health habits at level of <60%. Results: the mean women age was 31.02±7.78. 36.7% were secondary school and majority of them (95%) were housewives. A statistical significant difference was found in the women’s knowledge and health habits after implementation of nursing intervention (P<0.05). 18.3% recurrent infection occur after 4 weeks. Conclusion: There is an increase in participant's knowledge and health habits toward vulvovaginitis after applying educational intervention as compared to before intervention and also decrease incidence of VVR. Recommendation: Planning and implementing educational program about proper genital hygienic practices to improve women’s health practice and prevent recurrence of vaginal infections.

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 9, Issue 26
September 2021
Pages 122-131

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