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Female-Condom Use in a Gender-Specific Family Planning Clinic Trial

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  • Hoffman, S.
  • Exner, T.M.
  • Leu, C.-S.
  • Ehrhardt, A.A.
  • Stein, Z.

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Objectives. We evaluated female-condom use among women participating in an HIV/STD intervention designed to reduce unprotected sex and expand prevention strategies. Methods. Women (n=360) were recruited from a family-planning clinic and were randomized into an 8- or 4-session intervention group or a control group. We conducted follow-up interviews at 1, 6, and 12 months. Results. At 1 month, the odds ratios of first-time female-condom use were 9.49 (95% confidence interval [CI]=4.01, 22.20) in the 8-session group and 4.39 (95% CI=1.84, 10.49) in the 4-session group relative to controls. Repeated use (n=21) was predicted by perceived ability to use, by self and partner satisfaction, by dislike of male condoms, and by previous diaphragm use. Conclusions. Gender sensitive cognitive-behavioral interventions can influence women to try the female condom. To increase long-term use, interventions may need to include self-insertion practice and involvement of male partners.

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  • Hoffman, S. & Exner, T.M. & Leu, C.-S. & Ehrhardt, A.A. & Stein, Z., 2003. "Female-Condom Use in a Gender-Specific Family Planning Clinic Trial," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 93(11), pages 1897-1903.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2003:93:11:1897-1903_6
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