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The potential impact and cost of focusing HIV prevention on young women and men: A modeling analysis in western Kenya. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2017
We compared the impact and costs of HIV prevention strategies focusing on youth (15-24 year-old persons) versus on adults (15+ year-old persons), in a high-HIV burden context of a large generalized epidemic.Compartmental age-structured mathematical model
Ramzi A Alsallaq, Jasmine Buttolph, Charles M Cleland, Timothy Hallett, Irene Inwani, Kawango Agot, Ann E Kurth   +6 more
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Characteristics, sexual behaviour and risk factors of female, male and transgender sex workers in South Africa [PDF]

, 2013
Background. In South Africa, information on sex workers' characteristics, sexual behaviour and health needs is limited. Current social, legal and institutional factors impede a safe working environment for sex workers and their clients. Objectives.
Chersich, Matthew, Lüchters, Stanley, Richter, Marlise, Temmerman, Marleen   +3 more
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Beliefs and misconceptions about contraception and condom use among adolescents in south-east Nigeria

Reproductive Health, 2021
Background Misconceptions about the usefulness of condoms and other contraceptives still expose many unmarried adolescents to the risk of unwanted teenage pregnancies and sexually-transmitted infections (STIs).
Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Ifunanya Clara Agu, Chinonso Obayi, Irene Eze, Nkoli Ezumah, Obinna Onwujekwe   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Knowledge and practice of condom use among first year students at University of the North, South Africa

Curationis, 2001
The aim of the study is to investigate knowledge and sexual practices with reference to correct use of condoms among first year South African University students.
K Peltzer
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Individual and partnership characteristics associated with consistent condom use in a cohort of cisgender men who have sex with men and transgender women in Nigeria

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background This study reports on the individual and partnership characteristics that influence consistent condom use in cisgender men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) attending trusted community centers that provide HIV prevention ...
Oluwasolape Olawore, Trevor A. Crowell, Sosthenes C. Ketende, Habib O. Ramadhani, Hongjie Liu, Julie A. Ake, Afoke Kokogho, Sylvia Adebajo, Man E. Charurat, Rebecca G. Nowak, Stefan D. Baral, on behalf of the TRUST/RV368 Study Group   +11 more
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Womens Limited Choice and Availability of Modern Contraception at Retail Outlets and Public-Sector Facilities in Luanda, Angola, 2012-2015. [PDF]

, 2017
In Angola, many women want to use family planning but lack access to affordable and preferred methods. This article assesses the link between womens choice and availability of contraceptive methods in Luanda, Angola, drawing on data from 3 surveys: a ...
Bell, Suzanne, Fedorova, Anya, Fidel, Eva, Nieto-Andrade, Benjamin, Prata, Ndola, Sievers, Dana, Simmons, Rebecca, Weidert, Karen   +7 more
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Development of Novel Male Contraceptives

Clinical and Translational Science, 2020
Unintended pregnancy is surprisingly common, accounting for 40–50% of pregnancies worldwide. Contraception is the most effective means of preventing unintended pregnancy.
John K. Amory
doaj   +1 more source

Men with broken condoms: Who and why? [PDF]

, 2006
This is an open access article - Copyright @ 2007 BMJ Publishing GroupObjectives: To identify (1) the prevalence of condom breakage, and demographic and sexuality-related differences among young men who have sex with women reporting and not reporting ...
Arno, JN, Crosby, RA, Graham, CA, McBride, K, Milhausen, RR, Sanders, SA, Yarber, WL   +6 more
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Male and female condoms: What do women of a subnormal agglomerate know

Investigación y Educación en Enfermería
Objective.Evaluate the knowledge about male and female condoms among women living in subnormal agglomerate and identify sources of information and appropriate care to use. Methods.
Smalyanna Sgren da Costa Andrade, Ana Aline Lacet Zaccara, Kamila Nethielly Souza Leite, Maria Luísa de Almeida Nunes, Hemílio Fernandes Campos Coêlho, Simone Helena dos Santos Oliveira   +5 more
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A theory-based approach to understanding condom errors and problems reported by men attending an STI clinic [PDF]

, 2007
The official published version can be accessed from the link below - Copyright @ 2008 Springer VerlagWe employed the information–motivation–behavioral skills (IMB) model to guide an investigation of correlates for correct condom use among 278 adult (18 ...
A. E. Albert, A. Spruyt, C. A. Graham, C. A. Graham, Centers for Disease Control, Prevention., Centers for Disease Control, Prevention., Cynthia A. Graham, D. Civic, D. L. Warner, D. M. Grimley, J. C. Shlay, J. D. Fisher, J. D. Fisher, J. Richters, J. Trussell, Janet N. Arno, K. J. Mertz, K. Jöreskog, K. Jöreskog, K. K. Holmes, K. R. Amico, L. D. Lindberg, L. Warner, Laura F. Salazar, M. L. Kamb, M. Steiner, R. A. Crosby, R. A. Crosby, R. A. Crosby, R. A. Crosby, R. A. Crosby, R. A. Crosby, Richard A. Crosby, S. A. Sanders, Sara Head, Stephanie A. Sanders, T. Valappil, W. L. Yarber, William L. Yarber   +38 more
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