Before condoms can be considered as a prophylaxis for sexually transmitted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), their efficacy must be considered. This paper reviews evidence on condom effectiveness in reducing the risk of heterosexually transmitted human HIV. A meta-analysis conducted on data from in vivo studies of HIV discordant sexual partners is used to estimate the protective effect of con...

OBJECTIVES To assess the numbers of patients attending a large genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic using condoms to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and to assess how many patients experienced problems with their use. To elicit whether patients had received any training in the use of condoms. DESIGN Patient questionnaire. PARTICIPANTS 300 male and 300 female adult ...

When it comes to personal items like condoms, it?s definitely a different-strokes-for-differentfolks kind of situation. Generally, polyurethane condoms are recommended as an alternative barrier method for people who have known latex allergies [2] and can?t use latex condoms. While the warning labels may be a little bit confusing (more on this later), this non-latex alternative has been shown to...

The objective was to evaluate the impact of additional lubricant on condom breakage and slippage. Two hundred and sixty-eight couples used 6 new and 6 aged condoms during vaginal intercourse and were instructed to use 2 of each type with either water-based lubricant, oil-based lubricant or no additional lubricant. The use of either oil-based or water-based lubricant increased slippage rates of ...

BACKGROUND Female sex workers (FSWs) are a high-risk population for HIV. Correct and consistent use of condoms is the most effective measure for reducing transmission of HIV. Lao PDR is a low HIV-prevalence country, but FSWs have a relatively high HIV prevalence. To be able to make recommendations for condom promotion interventions in Lao PDR it is important to know more about the context speci...

The objective of this study was to identify the key determinants of condom use with regular and casual partners among youth in Madagascar. Data stem from a reproductive health survey conducted in October-December 2000 among a representative sample of 2440 youth aged 15-24 living in Toamasina province. Following theoretical models of behaviour change, logistic regression was used to assess the e...

OBJECTIVES This study examined the intentions, knowledge, and attitudes of college students regarding the use of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) and condoms. DESIGN AND SETTING A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at 16 Korean colleges. METHODS Data were collected from March 15 to June 10, 2006 from a convenience sample of 1046 college students using a survey questionnaire...