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Background: It is important to determine knowledge and practices of genital hygiene of visual-disabled women for primary and secondary health care. Objectives: It is aimed to determine that knowledge and practices of genital hygiene of visual-disabled women in this study. Methods: Interviewing method with 84 visual-disabled women who are the members of Altı Nokta Körler Derneği was used. The data were collected using a questionnaire form covering sociodemographic information as well as knowledge and practices on genital hygiene issues between May, 2013 and April, 2015. Results: 52.4% of visual-disabled women did not receive information about genital hygiene; 32% received information about perineal cleaning; 33.4% received information about menstrual hygiene; 34.6% received information about vaginal discharge; 49.5% had not regular menstrual periods; 38.1% had scented vaginal discharge; 38.1% had urinary tract infection; 79.8% did not go to a doctor periodically; 33.3% cleaned perineal area towards to back; 44% changed pad twice a day; 61.9% did not take shower during menstruation; 42% changed underwear two days or over; and 35.7% took vaginal douching. Conclusion: It is determined that visualdisabled women have a lack of knowledge of genital hygiene and their personal hygiene practices should be developed

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