Scoping review of the association between bacterial vaginosis and emotional, sexual and social health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a condition that, if symptomatic, is characterized by discharge and odor, with high recurrence rates even when treated. This study aims to review what literature exists on the association between BV and the emotional, sexual, and social health of women.

Methods

MEDLINE, Embase and Web of Science databases were searched from inception until November 2020. Studies reporting an association between women's emotional, sexual and/or social health and symptomatic BV in a qualitative and/or quantitative manner were included. Selected studies were divided in three categories, i.e. reporting on the emotional, sexual and/or social association. All studies were critically evaluated and discussed.

Results

Sixteen studies were included. Concer

SUBMITTER: Brusselmans J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10080849 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature