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A geo-additive spatial analysis of condom use among women aged 15–49 in Rwanda [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundCondom use in Rwanda is a significant public health topic, especially in efforts to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancies and other health problems such as cervical cancer.
Mkhombiseni Zamani Sithole, Jesca Mercy Batidzirai, Ashenafi Argaw Yirga, Ashenafi Argaw Yirga, Retius Chifurira   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

When Condom Use is Not Condom Use: An Event‐Level Analysis of Condom Use Behaviors during Vaginal Intercourse

Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2011
ABSTRACT Introduction Little is known about event-level condom use errors during vaginal sex. Aims The aim of this article is to examine factors associated with complete condom use compared to forms of incomplete condom use, including
Debby Herbenick, Devon J. Hensel, Nathan W Stupiansky   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Regional and cultural determinants of condom use attitudes among HIV seropositive heterosexuals in Ghana: A cross-sectional study [PDF]

SAGE Open Medicine
Background: There is a growing number of new Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome infections in Ghana despite the implementation of condom utilisation campaigns. Attitudes toward the use of condoms are culturally dependent, but
Abdul-Karim Abubakari, Janet Gross, Emmanuel Adusei-Poku, Isaac Kwabena Boateng, Richard Odame Asare, Phanuel Kelvin Dzamefe   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Explaining inconsistencies between data on condom use and condom sales [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2005
Background Several HIV prevention programs use data on condom sales and survey-based data on condom prevalence to monitor progress. However, such indicators are not always consistent. This paper aims to explain these inconsistencies and to assess whether
Van Rossem Ronan, Meekers Dominique
doaj   +4 more sources

Investigating the influence of partner attitudes, norms and risk behavior on condom use decision-making during penile-vaginal sex with casual partners: a vignette study among dutch young people [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Among young persons, declining condom use trends in many countries, high prevalences of chlamydia, and recent increases in gonorrhea diagnoses highlight the need to promote condom use.
Alcira de Vries, Janneke C.M. Heijne, John B.F. de Wit, Chantal den Daas   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Condom use across casual and committed relationships: The role of relationship characteristics. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundWhile the existence of a complex variety of casual sexual relationships (CSRs) has been acknowledged, studies rarely describe the prevalence of condom use across these relationships or how their hybrid nature, specifically relationship ...
Cristina A Godinho, Cícero Roberto Pereira, Ana Pegado, Rita Luz, Maria-João Alvarez   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Condom use and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Condom use remains a crucial preventive measure for individuals undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of condom use and the factors associated with it
Sintayehu Shiferaw Gelaw, Tadele Derbew Kassie, Aysheshim Asnake Abneh, Elyas Melaku Mazengia   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Breaking barriers: predictors of condom use negotiation among adolescent girls and young women in Mozambique [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Effective condom use negotiation is crucial for reducing HIV risk and unintended pregnancies. While studies have emphasized condom use, they often overlook the negotiation process, a critical factor in mitigating sexual health risks.
Ololade Julius Baruwa
doaj   +2 more sources

From Belief to Behaviour: Why Condom Use Attitudes Alone Fail to Predict Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Ghana's Western and Central Regions. A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
Background There are disproportionate HIV/AIDS infections among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana compared to the general population, despite the implementation of condom utilisation campaigns.
Abdul-Karim Abubakari RN, MHS, MPA, PDGE, Janet Gross RN, DSN, Isaac Kwabena Boateng BMS   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Factors associated with condom use among unmarried sexually active adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15–24 years: analysis of the Uganda Demographic Health Survey 2016 [PDF]

Frontiers in Reproductive Health
BackgroundAdolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Uganda face a disproportionate burden of HIV and unintended pregnancies, with low condom use exacerbating these risks.
Bruce Tukamushaba, Annette Kyomuhangi, Humphrey Atwijukiire   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources