Table 3

Medication taken or health advice sought by women with self-reported infection

N (%)
Medication taken37
 Paracetamol/acetaminophen12 (32.4)
 Aspirin2 (5.4)
 Antibiotics7 (18.9)
 None3 (8.1)
 Other*13 (35.1)
Medical care
 Advice sought from doctor8 (21.6)
 Medical test/investigation performed2 (5.4)
 Temperature taken7 (18.9)
  • * Includes antifungal cream, antibacterial throat lozenges and gargle.