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Effectiveness of the female condom in preventing HIV and sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2020
Background The effectiveness of female condoms for preventing HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains inconclusive. We examined the effects of female condoms on the acquisition of HIV and STIs. Methods We searched four databases, two trial
Alison B. Wiyeh   +4 more
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Identifying Client Targets for Improved Mobilization and Uptake of Integrated Family Planning and Reproductive Health in Environmental Programs in Kenya

open access: yesFrontiers in Global Women's Health, 2021
Background: We conducted a population health environment program in Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) and assessed incorporation and integration of family planning with environmental conservation.Methods: Routine program data were collected from clients by ...
Edmon Obat   +6 more
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Beyond the Condom: Frontiers in Male Contraception [PDF]

open access: yesSeminars in Reproductive Medicine, 2016
Nearly half of all pregnancies worldwide are unplanned, despite numerous contraceptive options available. No new contraceptive method has been developed for men since the invention of condom. Nevertheless, more than 25% of contraception worldwide relies on male methods. Therefore, novel effective methods of male contraception are of interest. Herein we
Mara Y, Roth, John K, Amory
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Male condom and dual protection use by adolescent men in Brazil

open access: yesRevista de Saúde Pública, 2021
OBJECTIVE: To assess the use of male condoms and dual protection by Brazilian adolescent men, as well as their associated aspects. METHODS: A database from the Study of Cardiovascular Risks in Adolescents (ERICA) was used for this national cross ...
Ana Luiza Vilela Borges   +5 more
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Sanitary Surveillance of natural latex male condoms commercialized in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: analysis of volumetric capacity and burst pressure

open access: yesVigilância Sanitária em Debate: Sociedade, Ciência & Tecnologia, 2014
Objective: The increased importance of using condoms to protect men and women from sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infection has sensitized health authorities to condom quality.
Janete Teixeira Duarte   +2 more
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Use of male condom in adolescents [PDF]

open access: yesRevista de Pesquisa Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 2015
Objetivo: Conhecer o comportamento sexual dos adolescentes do Ensino Médio quanto ao uso do preservativo masculino no município de Pau dos Ferros-RN. Método: Estudo do tipo descritivo-exploratório de abordagem quantitativa. Resultado: Os adolescentes iniciam sua atividade sexual cada vez mais precoce com uma diferença expressiva quanto ao tipo de ...
Oliveira, Lúcia de Fátima Rodrigues de   +5 more
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A review of various types of male contraception [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Men's Health
Birth control options for men are limited to only condoms and vasectomies. This review focuses on various types of male contraceptives for adequate fertility control and family planning by mutual understanding of couples (healthy family planning ...
Yeonhee Pyo, Ki Han Kwon
doaj   +1 more source

CONDOM USE AND MALE HOMOSEXUAL PORNOGRAPHY

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Public Health, 2009
The recent article by Grudzen et al.1 is an important look at the workplace safety of pornography performers in the United States. We are concerned, however, that its portrayal of condom use in pornography viewed by men who have sex with men (MSM) may be inaccurate and thus may divert attention from an issue with important public health implications ...
Richard, Silvera   +3 more
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Male versus female condoms for contraception [PDF]

open access: yesCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013
CITATION: Motaze, N. V., Okwundu, C. I., Temfack, E. & Mboudou, E. 2013. Male versus female condoms for contraception. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 6. Art. No.: CD010579, doi:10.1002/14651858.CD010579.
Motaze, Nkengafac V.   +3 more
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Poor quality male latex condoms found in Dominican Republic: Quality assurance evaluation and public health impact.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2019
Male condoms are important to prevent transmission of HIV (and other STIs) and unwanted pregnancies. Research was conducted to evaluate the quality of male condoms available in the Dominican Republic market based on preliminary concerns of suspect ...
Jeff Tremelling   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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