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This is a Human Clinical Trial study (also classified as: Pre-Registered Trial, Qualitative Study).

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The study explores knowledge, attitudes, and behavioural changes related to bacterial vaginosis diagnosis among women.

December 12, 2025BMC Women s HealthOpen Access

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The study explores knowledge, attitudes, and behavioural changes related to bacterial vaginosis diagnosis among women.
Conducted in-depth interviews with 37 female participants from Boston, USA and Vulindlela, South Africa.
Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and thematically analysed using NVivo software.
Sample included 14 participants from the USA and 23 from South Africa.
Lower previous BV diagnosis reported in South Africa (9%) compared to the USA (86%).
Overall, 19% of participants reported a previous STI.
Participants reported behavioral changes concerning vaginal hygiene and sexual activity due to BV symptoms.

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Qualitative study reveals behavioural changes from BV diagnosis in women, indicating significant psychosocial impacts.

Milford et al. (2025) studied this question.

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