Background The effectiveness of female condoms for preventing HIV and sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) remains inconclusive. We examined the effects of female …

EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE effectiveness of the female condom has accumulated
steadily in the past decade. Is it finally sufficient to convince the majority of public health …

Background The amount of protection that condoms provide for HIV and other sexually
transmitted infections is unknown. Cohort studies of sexually active HIV serodiscordant …

We conducted a systematic review of 137 articles and abstracts related to various aspects of
the female condom, as well as a closer analysis of five randomized controlled trials on …

There is controversy about the protective effect of condoms in preventing sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs). This paper summarizes recent studies that assess the …

In June 2000 the four federal agencies responsible for condom research, condom
regulation, condom use recommendations, and preventing new HIV and STD infections …

Female condoms are an effective option for preventing sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs), including HIV transmission. Little is known, however, about female condom use in …

Before condoms can be considered as a prophylaxis for sexually transmitted human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), their efficacy must be considered. This paper reviews …

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to reassess the effectiveness of
condoms in reducing heterosexual transmission of HIV. Methods: Medline, Scopus, and the …

Background Unprotected sex is a major risk factor for disease, disability, and mortality in
many areas of the world due to the prevalence and incidence of sexually transmitted …