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 …

Using data from the National Survey of Family Growth, we estimate that among 3,498,060
US reproductive-age women least likely to be protected from HIV, 12% rely on condoms for …

This study measured short-term female condom acceptability among 51 female sex workers
in San José, Costa Rica. Each woman was trained in use of the female condom and was …

International and US experience with the female condom has shown that the device
empowers diverse populations of women, helping them negotiate protection with their …

Consistent condom use is an inexpensive and efficacious HIV prevention strategy.
Understanding factors associated with condom use and barriers to use can inform strategies …

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel has recommended that the female
condom Reality be approved for contraception and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome …

CONTEXT: Condoms are less likely to be used in primary relationships than in other
relationship types. An understanding of what women and men expect when entering into …

The prevalence of condom use at last intercourse, estimated from questions added to a
national survey, was estimated to be 20.2%. Use of condom was significantly higher for sex …

Condom use during last sexual contact is a survey measure that may be used to inform
monitoring and evaluation indicators of recent condom use in populations at risk for HIV …

Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately at risk of contracting
HIV and other sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Correct and consistent condom use is …