Abstract
This study aimed to describe the epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis, seen at a Family Health Unit in Belém - PA. According to social, demographic and clinical variables. The survey was carried out with women over 18 years of age who underwent cytopathological examination for cervical cancer screening who consented to participate in the study. Of the 64 patients, 37% were between 21 and 30 years of age and half are single. The number of patients who had completed high school dominated the survey with 31%. IUD use was present in 6% of patients. As for the number of sexual partners in the past three years, a higher rate was observed in relation to women who had between one or no partner. The use of condoms was 34%. Regarding STDs, 97% said they had none, while 3% reported it. The epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis treated at the FHU showed that young women with low income and with education level up to high school had a higher frequency of bacterial vaginosis.