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

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

American Journal of Public Health, 2003, vol. 93, issue 11, 1897-1903

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2003
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