Long-term use of the female condom among couples at high risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection in Zambia

Article Abstract:

The female condom may reduce unprotected sexual activity among couples infected with sexually transmitted diseases. Researchers in Zambia dispensed male condoms, female condoms, and spermicidal film to 99 couples at high risk for HIV infection. Over one year of follow-up, the couples used the female condom during about one-fourth of sexual encounters, and about 67% of couples reported recent use of the female condom at their one-year clinic visit. Only 5% of sexual acts were unprotected among heavy users of the female condom, compared to a 14% unprotected sex rate among low users.

Health aspects, Contraception, Zambia

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Predictors of condom use and human immunodeficiency virus test seeking among women living in inner-city public housing developments

Article Abstract:

Poor inner-city women may not consistently use condoms even if they perceive they are at risk for HIV. Researchers surveyed 671 women living in inner-city low-income housing developments for their sexual risk-taking behaviors and perception of risk of acquiring HIV. Half of the sexually active women said they had not used condoms in the last two months even though they had several sex partners. Women who were able to communicate the need for condoms and safer sex were more likely to use condoms. Sixty percent of women had themselves tested for HIV.

Behavior, Poor women

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Predictors of Condom Use Among Patients With Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Uganda

Article Abstract:

Contraceptive information should be provided in the patient's native language. In a survey of 138 patients at a sexually transmitted diseases clinic in Uganda, 57 did not use condoms. Those who could read English were more likely to use condoms.

Sexually transmitted diseases, Surveys, Patients, Sexually transmitted disease prevention

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