Martin Hilber, AdrianeAdrianeMartin HilberFrancis, Suzanna CSuzanna CFrancisChersich, MatthewMatthewChersichScott, PippaPippaScottRedmond, ShelaghShelaghRedmondBender, NicoleNicoleBender0000-0002-3838-587XMiotti, PaoloPaoloMiottiTemmerman, MarleenMarleenTemmermanLow, NicolaNicolaLow0000-0003-4817-89862024-10-102024-10-102010https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/71733Intravaginal practices are commonly used by women to manage their vaginal health and sexual life. These practices could, however, affect intravaginal mucosal integrity. The objectives of this study were to examine evidence for associations between: intravaginal practices and acquisition of HIV infection; intravaginal practices and vaginal infections; and vaginal infections and HIV acquisition.enarticle10.7892/boris.9892016174900027444260001710.1371/journal.pone.0009119