Point-of-care Tests for Vaginal Discharge in Nepal

Molecular, PCR based near-POCT performed by the research assistant on self -collected urine. The outcome is positive or negative

The pH of vaginal secretion is measured from a self-collected swab by the research assistant, and if above 4.5 a dropp of KOH is added. If it smells fishy, the whiff test is positive.

"1. Participants screening positive for anxiety, depression or domestic violence will be offered psychological counseling or referral to a crisis management center in the POCT-PLUS arm~2. All participants of the POCT-PLUS arm receive audio- visual and written education on vaginal discharge and antibiotics"