关于阴道的态度、认知与知识：国际阴道对话调查

Attitudes, perceptions and knowledge about the vagina: the International Vagina Dialogue Survey.

作者信息

Nappi Rossella E, Liekens Goedele, Brandenburg Ulrike

机构信息

Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.

出版信息

Contraception. 2006 May;73(5):493-500. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2005.12.007. Epub 2006 Feb 17.

DOI:10.1016/j.contraception.2005.12.007

PMID:16627033

Abstract

BACKGROUND

The International Vagina Dialogue Survey examined women's attitudes, perceptions and knowledge regarding the vagina.

METHODS

In total, 9441 women (18-44 years) from 13 countries underwent online interviews during April/May 2004.

RESULTS

The majority of the women thought that vaginal health did not receive the attention it deserves (66%) and that society has too many misconceptions about the vagina (65%); indeed, 78% agreed that society's taboos surrounding the vagina contribute to women's ignorance. Only 39% of the women had ever read an informative article on the vagina, although 83% would like to read such an article. Although 79% of the women relied on advice from healthcare professionals (HCPs) when choosing a contraceptive, <50% were comfortable talking to HCPs about vagina-related issues.

CONCLUSIONS

A more open and informative approach is needed with regard to the subject of the vagina in order to empower and educate women about their bodies and in matters such as choice of contraception.

摘要

背景

国际阴道对话调查研究了女性对阴道的态度、认知和知识。

方法

2004年4月/5月期间，来自13个国家的9441名18至44岁女性接受了在线访谈。

结果

大多数女性认为阴道健康未得到应有的关注（66%），且社会对阴道存在太多误解（65%）；事实上，78%的女性认同围绕阴道的社会禁忌导致了女性的无知。只有39%的女性曾读过关于阴道的科普文章，不过83%的女性希望阅读此类文章。尽管79%的女性在选择避孕方法时依赖医疗保健专业人员（HCPs）的建议，但不到50%的女性愿意与HCPs谈论与阴道相关的问题。