TITLE:
Pattern of Vaginal Discharge and Associated Demographic Characteristics among Female Patients Seen at a Gynaecology Clinic in Northern Nigeria
AUTHORS:
Mohammed-Durosinlorun Amina, Muhammad-Idris Zainab, Abubakar Amina, Ojabo Augustine, Adesiyun Adebiyi
KEYWORDS:
Pattern, Vaginal Discharge, Northern Nigeria
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.2 No.12,
December
23,
2015
ABSTRACT:
Background: Vaginal discharge is a common gynecological symptom seen among
women provoking anxiety and fear of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Methods:
This was a hospital based retrospective study done from November 2008 to March 2013.
Records of 969 patients presenting to the gynaecology clinic with symptoms of “vaginal
discharge” were retrieved and relevant data on demographics, discharge characteristics
and frequency, associated risk factors and symptoms, as well as investigations were
retrieved. Data were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences
(SPSS) software, version 15. Relevant descriptive and bivariate analysis was done.
Level of p Candida species in 252 patients (26%), followed by Staphylococcus aureus (15.6%) and Streptococcus species (0.8%). When compared,
those with additional symptoms were more likely to present with whitish vaginal
discharge, candidiasis and recurrence of symptoms (p