Background: Sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, remain a significant public
health challenge for low-and middle-income countries, and about 111 million unintended …

The female condom (FC) was introduced in South Africa in 1998, marking a parallel
anniversary to this 20th edition of the South African Health Review. The FC programme has …

Background: The female condom (FC) is a critical component in a comprehensive and
sustainable approach to prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted infections and unintended …

Objective: To review the literature on the female condom (FC) and determinants of its usage
among females in South Africa. Method: The Boolean method was used to search for studies …

Women in developing countries are at high risk of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and
unplanned pregnancy. The female condom (FC) is an effective dual protective method …

Abstract Sub-Saharan African women are affected disproportionately highly by AIDS, while
experiencing lack of choice for devices which protect them against sexual transmitted …

This article seeks to fill the gap in female condom acceptability research by examining family
planning (FP) providers' attitudes and experiences regarding the female condom in three …

This study examined perceived benefits and barriers associated with intentions to use the
female condom among a sample of 143 African-American adults in Milwaukee, USA …

Objectives. To assess the acceptability of the female condom to different groups of women
and their partners in South Africa. Design. Descriptive, cross-sectional study. Setting …

Background The female condom (FC) is the only safe and effective female-initiated method
that provides simultaneous protection against unintended pregnancy as well as sexually …