Background Effective condom use can prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and
unwanted pregnancy. We conducted a systematic review and methodological appraisal of …

ABSTRACT Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health
problem. Realistically, condom use is still the primary means to prevent STIs. Because many …

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 …

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

CONTEXT: The female condom remains the only female‐initiated method for preventing
pregnancy and STDs, including HIV. Innovative methods for promoting its use, and for …

Background High rates of HIV infection among women of reproductive age have dramatic
consequences for personal and public health. Prophylaxis during sexual intercourse in the …

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

Objective: There has been much debate about the value of condoms in HIV/STI
programming. This should be informed by evidence about intervention impact on condom …

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 …

After performing a review of prospective cohort evaluations, a focussed assessment of the
current knowledge base and methodology pertaining to condom effectiveness against …