Table 2 Cohort characteristics at enrolment
SOC n = 12 | Intervention n = 18 | |
|---|---|---|
Age participant [years, median (IQR)] | 23 (21–34) | 22 (20–26) |
Self-identified race [% (n)] | ||
Black | 58.3 (7) | 72.2 (13) |
Coloured | 25.0 (3) | 16.7 (3) |
White | 16.7 (2) | 11.1 (2) |
Age menarche [years, median (IQR)] | 12 (11–15) | 14 (13–16) |
Marital Status [% (n)] | ||
Single | 83.3 (10) | 88.9 (16) |
Married | 8.3 (1) | – |
Separated/Divorced | 8.3 (1) | 11.1 (2) |
Pregnancies and contraception [% (n)] | ||
Ever been pregnant | 25.0 (3) | 27.8 (5) |
Currently using hormonal contraception | 33.3 (4) | 38.9 (7) |
Reported current smoking [% (n)] | 50.0 (6) | 44.4 (8) |
Sexual risk behaviour and sexual health | ||
Age of sexual debut [median (IQR)] | 18 (17–18) | 17 (16–19) |
Number of lifetime partners [median (IQR)] | 5 (3–8) | 4 (3–8) |
Oral sex during last 6 months [% (n)] | 58.3 (7) | 77.8 (14) |
Regular condom use during last 6 months [% (n)] | 66.7 (8) | 55.6 (10) |
Ever been diagnosed or treated for a STI [% (n)] | 8.3 (1) | 16.7 (3) |
Partner or participant STI in last 6 month [% (n)] | – | 16.7 (3) |
Long-term history of vaginal discharge [% (n)] | 83.3 (10) | 100 (18) |
Vaginal product use [% (n)] | ||
Use of medicine from doctor/nurse | 58.3 (7) | 72.2 (13) |
Use of tampon | 25.0 (3) | 16.7 (3) |
Cleansing with fingers | 16.7 (2) | 11.1 (2) |
Cleansing with water | 25.0 (3) | 33.3 (6) |
Douching to clean vagina | – | 16.7 (3) |
Cleansing with soap | 8.3 (1) | 5.6 (1) |