Table 2 Factors influencing the outcome of partner treatment trials
From: Bacterial vaginosis: drivers of recurrence and challenges and opportunities in partner treatment
Enrolment hesitancy or resistance | |
|---|---|
Timely recruitment of partner | |
Study medication non-adherence | |
Barrier contraception use, especially during treatment | |
Concurrent sexual partnerships | |
Loss to follow up, particularly if treatment is effective | |
Selection bias of females with highly recurrent BV (potential antimicrobial resistance, persistent tenacious biofilm) |