Pruritus Vulva in Adolescent Females in Arar City, KSA
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 72, Issue 5
Abstract
<span>Background: </span><span>Pruritus vulvae or vulvar itch is an unpleasant vulvar sensation that provokes the urge to scratch to obtain relief. It is a common complaint in females of all ages. A pruritus vulva is not a condition. It is the symptom of various -most often benign, sometimes malignant </span><span>– </span><span>disorders. The study </span><span>aimed </span><span>at investigating the prevalence in valval itching and its manifestations and causes among young females in Arar city, KSA. Methods: This is across sectional study conducted among 300 of the studied women, Arar, KSA. Data were collected by using pre designed online questionnaire which include questions designed to fulfill the study objectives. </span><span>Results: </span><span>Pruritus vulvae were found in 30.7% of the studied sample. Most (60.7) of the examined girls age was between 15- 20 years old. 79.3% of the sample was single (unmarried). Manifestations of pruritus vulvae were 43.5% redness, 21.7% edema, 67.4% reported association of pruritus with increased vaginal discharge. 56.5% reported increased pruritus before menses and 37% after. Only 37% of the pruritus cases asked for medical help but only 23.9% got better after treatment. There was a significant correlation between pruritus vulvae and both age group and marital status (P= 0.001). </span><span>Conclusion: </span><span>Pruritus vulvae were found in 30.7% of the studied sample. Prevention of genitourinary infection among adolescents regarding personal hygiene is mandatory. Recommendations include counseling during periodic medical examination about personal hygiene, especially during menstruation.<br /> </span>
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Eman Helal
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