Adolescent health brief Factors Associated with Frequent Vaginal Douching Among Alternative School Youth

The aim of this study was to examine factors related to frequent douching among a predominantly black and Hispanic alternative school population. It was observed that although Hispanic females were more likely to douche weekly compared with black females (30% vs. 13%), monthly douching was associated with black ethnicity, beliefs related to the therapeutic value of douching, perceived partner expectations, having female relatives who douched, and pregnancy history. © 2007 Society for Adolescent Medicine. All rights reserved.