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Table 5 Frequency table of menstrual hygiene in UTI positive participants (N = 214)

From: Comprehensive assessment of holding urine as a behavioral risk factor for UTI in women and reasons for delayed voiding

Hygiene parameter

UTI

n

%

(a) Use of sanitary pads for menstrual protection

187

87.4

(b) Frequency of changing pad

(More than 4/day)

162

75.7

(c) Use of Soap and water/vaginal wash to clean genital area

139

65