Title: Populations at Risk Across the Lifespan: Case Studies: What has Changed about Vaginal Douching among African American Mothers and Daughters?
Abstract: Public Health NursingVolume 27, Issue 5 p. 418-424 Populations at Risk Across the Lifespan: Case Studies: What has Changed about Vaginal Douching among African American Mothers and Daughters? Hayley Mark, Hayley Mark Ph.D., R.N., is Assistant Professor, Department of Community—Public Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorSusan G. Sherman, Susan G. Sherman Ph.D., is Associate professor, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorJoy Nanda, Joy Nanda Sc.D., is Research Scientist, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorTracey Chambers-Thomas, Tracey Chambers-Thomas Research Interviewer, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorMathilda Barnes, Mathilda Barnes Study Coordinator, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorAnne Rompalo, Anne Rompalo M.D., is Professor, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.Search for more papers by this author Hayley Mark, Hayley Mark Ph.D., R.N., is Assistant Professor, Department of Community—Public Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorSusan G. Sherman, Susan G. Sherman Ph.D., is Associate professor, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorJoy Nanda, Joy Nanda Sc.D., is Research Scientist, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorTracey Chambers-Thomas, Tracey Chambers-Thomas Research Interviewer, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorMathilda Barnes, Mathilda Barnes Study Coordinator, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this authorAnne Rompalo, Anne Rompalo M.D., is Professor, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.Search for more papers by this author First published: 27 August 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1446.2010.00874.xCitations: 18 Hayley Mark, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 525 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205-2110. E-mail: [email protected] Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract ABSTRACT Objectives: To explore African American mothers' and daughters' practices and influences related to vaginal douching. Design and Sample: Our overall study used a sequential mixed-method design with 3 phases. Phase 1, the focus of this report, used grounded theory methods and in-depth, semistructured individual interviews. Two generations of African American girls and women: 24 girls ("daughters") aged 14–18 and 17 women ("mothers" or "mother figures") aged 22–43, recruited from 1 adolescent health clinic in Baltimore, MD. Measures: In-depth interviews were taped and transcribed and data analysis used the constant comparison method. Results: Daughters were much less likely to douche or to have been exposed to douching information than mothers. Many mothers and daughters were influenced by health care providers and/or family members to not initiate, to decrease, or to stop douching. Women who currently douche often do so because of the perception of improved smell and cleanliness around menstruation and sexual intercourse. Conclusions: These data indicate that although some women continue to believe that vaginal douching has therapeutic value, others have been influenced to stop or not start douching by family and health care providers. Health care providers should continue efforts to educate patients on the risks of vaginal douching. Citing Literature Volume27, Issue5September/October 2010Pages 418-424 RelatedInformation