Objective. To characterize vulvovaginal candidiasis (VC), trichomonas vaginalis (TV), and bacterial vaginosis (BV) among Haitian women living in Miami to identify contributing factors to cervical cancer disparity in this population. Methods. Using a CBPR framework, 246 Haitian women (ages 21–65) were recruited. Self-collected cervical cytology specimens were analyzed for VC, TV, and BV. Results. The proportion of participants with VC, TV, and BV, were 7.3%, 9.3%, and 19.9%, respectively. Conclusion. Haitian women may have a higher prevalence of TV than the general U.S. population, which may increase susceptibility to HPV, the primary cause of cervical cancer. © Meharry Medical College.

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