A) Structured interview sheet This was designed to collect data from women in both groups regarding to:
Socio-demographic data such as: age, education, occupation, residency and family income.
Obstetrical history: such as gravidity, parity, number of previous abortion.
Gynecological history it included data about the presence of symptoms associated with vaginal infection, contraceptive history and presence of gynecological problems.
Present symptoms of vaginal infection
Genital hygienic practices which include; external washing, intra-vaginal cleansing, pre-and post coital care, menstrual hygiene and external application.