Condom failure (slippage or breakage) has been shown to be associated with HIV
seroconversion among men who have sex with men (MSM), but predictors of failure have …

Objective: We derived an estimate of male condom effectiveness during anal sex among
men who have sex with men (MSM) because the most widely used estimate of condom …

Background Despite preventive efforts, HIV incidence remains high among men who have
sex with men (MSM) in industrialized countries. Condoms are an important element in …

Our research aims were to:(1) assess the prevalence of two condom use problems:
breakage or slippage and partial use (delayed application or early removal) among men …

Background: African American men are at high risk of human immunodeficiency virus
acquisition. Condom breakage is an understudied aspect of their sexual protective behavior …

There is compelling evidence that male condoms effectively prevent transmission of sexual
pathogens, including HIV-1. Condom breakage and slippage reduce this effect. We …

Objective: Few studies have examined condom effectiveness for HIV prevention among
MSM. We estimated condom effectiveness per partner in four cohorts of MSM during 1993 …

While condom use remains one of the most effective measures to prevent the sexual
transmission of HIV, decreasing attention appears to be given to its importance and …

Objectives To compare the occurrence of risk-inducing condom events (condom failures and
incomplete use) and the frequency of their antecedents (condom errors, fit/feel problems and …

Background Condom-less sex can increase the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV. Aim To
characterize the prevalence of condom use at the most recent sex act and identify factors …