Determinants of urogenital tract infection symptoms among adolescent girls and young women in secondary schools and universities in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study
Urogenital tract infections (UGTIs) are common among adolescent girls and young women in educational settings in Bukavu, DRC. Symptoms were determined by a lack of information on UGTIs, women's hygiene practices, self-medication, and lifestyle habits. Comprehensive health education overhaul is needed to effectively address public health concerns.
Authors
- Omari Mukanga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0391-3342)
- Dénis Mukwege
- Raha Maroyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4630-4854)
- Balagizi Ganywamulume (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7907-2060)
- Chirimwami Matabaro Espoir
- Ushindi Muzikwa Chrispin
- Mupenda Ngolombe Gloire
- Mamy Matumwabiri Rolande
- Musafiri Cirholo
Institutions
- Kinshasa General Hospital (CD)
- Institut Supérieur de Développement Rural (CD)
- Université Evangélique en Afrique (CD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-04057-8
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00