Consistent Condom Use Greatly Lessens Heterosexual Transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus

1994 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 278
Author(s):  
M. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Heterosexual Transmission ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

scholarly journals Inconsistent condom use between serodifferent sexual partnerships to the human immunodeficiency virus

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Karina Reis ◽  
Elizabete Santos Melo ◽  
Nilo Martinez Fernandes ◽  
Marcela Antonini ◽  
Lis Aparecida de Souza Neves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Treatment As Prevention ◽  
Sexual Partnership ◽  
Inconsistent Condom ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Inconsistent Condom Use

Objective: to analyze predictors of inconsistent condom use among HIV-positive people with sexual immunodeficiency virus serodifferent sexual partnership. Method: cross-sectional, analytical study with a consecutive non-probabilistic sample consisting of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus with serodifferent sexual partnership and who were in outpatient clinical follow-up. Data were collected through individual interviews guided by a semi-structured questionnaire and subsequently analyzed with bivariate analysis and logistic regression. Results: Seven variables were independently associated with inconsistent condom use. Schooling less than 11 years of schooling (4.9 [2.4-10.1]), having multiple partnerships (5.0 [1.3-19.6]), using alcohol (2.1 [1.1 -4.4]) or other drugs (2.8 [1.2-6.3]), do not receive advice from a healthcare professional (2.0 [1.1-3.9]), have no knowledge of treatment as prevention (3.0 [1,2-6,9]) and not knowing that undetectable viral load reduces the risk of human immunodeficiency virus transmission (3.8 [1,1-13,7]) were predictors for inconsistent condom use. Conclusion: The study showed that psychosocial factors interfere with consistent condom use between serodifferent partnerships. Thus, it is highlighted that there is a need for comprehensive interventions that include the integration of clinical and psychosocial care.

CONSISTENCY IN CONDOM USE IN THE CONTEXT OF HIV/AIDS IN ZIMBABWE

2001 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
JACOB ADETUNJI ◽  
DOMINIQUE MEEKERS
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Marital Relationships ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Active Adults

Against the backdrop of a high prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus infection in Zimbabwe, this paper analyses data from the 1997 Zimbabwe Sexual Behaviour and Condom Use Survey to throw light on the degree to which sexually active adults consistently use condoms in high-risk sexual situations. The multivariate results indicate that at the time of the survey, consistent condom use in non-marital relationships is significantly higher for males than females, higher among those who had access to information about condoms from multiple sources than among those with limited access, and higher among those who have positive attitudes to condoms than among those with negative attitudes. Even though consistent condom use with non-marital partners is higher for those who know a source where condoms can be obtained, this effect is due to the fact that these respondents have more positive attitudes towards condoms. Likewise, the higher levels of consistent condom use exhibited by those who are aware of the efficacy of condoms are due to the fact that men have higher awareness of this, and men use condoms more consistently than women. In sum, the results suggest that the effects of the respondents’ sex and their knowledge of the prophylactic importance of condoms and where condoms might be obtained are a function of other socioeconomic advantages they have. It is, therefore, concluded that programmes that use mass media information, education and communication campaigns to reduce shyness, embarrassment and stigma about condom use can help increase consistent use of condoms in non-marital relationships in Zimbabwe.

scholarly journals Risk Factors of Inconsistent Condom Use among Sexually Active Youths: Implications for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexual Risk Behaviours in Malawi

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 484-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilson N Chialepeh ◽  
A Sathiya Susuman
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Inconsistent Condom ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviours ◽  
Inconsistent Condom Use

This study examines the risk associated with inconsistent use of condoms as a risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted infections (HIV/STIs) and sexual risk behaviours. The Malawi Demographic Health Survey 2010 data were used. Out of a sample of 2987 males and 9559 females aged 15–24 years, 511 males and 675 females were filtered in the present study. A Chi square test and logistic regression techniques were performed. About 147(28.7%) males and 240(35.6%) females reported inconsistent condom use. The likelihood of inconsistent condom use was higher among females with secondary/higher education (odds ratio’s (OR)=1.46), with more than one partner (OR=4.27), and married males (OR=8.76), with more than one sex partner (OR=1.78).There is a need to raise condom use awareness and improve sexual education about consistent condom use, especially among females, in order to curb the spread of HIV/STIs and reduce sexual risk behaviours.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Consistent Condom Use and Associated Factors among Serodiscordant Couples in Ethiopia, 2020: A Mixed-Method Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Wolde Melese Ayele ◽  
Tesfaye Birhane Tegegne ◽  
Yitayish Damtie ◽  
Muluken Genetu Chanie ◽  
Asnakew Molla Mekonen
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Transmission Risk ◽  
Heterosexual Transmission ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Serodiscordant Couples ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background. Heterosexual transmission within serodiscordant relationships is the core source of new HIV infections. Although consistent condom use can significantly reduce HIV transmission risk among serodiscordant couples, it has not been extensively studied in Ethiopia. Consequently, the current study looked at the proportion of serodiscordant couples in Ethiopia who used condoms consistently and the factors associated with that. Methods. A cross-sectional was conducted from October 2019 to June 2020. For the quantitative findings to be more robust and reliable, a qualitative design was incorporated. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Qualitative data were collected using gender-matched four focus group discussions. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with consistent condom use. The statistical significance of the variables was declared at a P value of less than 0.05. Results. This study confirmed that the proportion of consistent condom use was 58.4% [95% CI: 53.1-63.1%]. After controlling for all other variables, unmarried partners, adjusted   odds   ratio   AOR = 0.44 [95% CI: 0.229-0.877] and students and employees, AOR = 0.33 [95% CI: 0.130-0.846] and AOR = 0.39 [95% CI: 0.165-0.939], respectively, were less likely consistently use condoms, whereas couples living together, AOR = 1.86 [95% CI: 1.197-2.195], receiving counseling about condom use, AOR = 1.90 [95% CI: 1.182-3.076], and having more knowledge about HIV, AOR = 1.61 [95% CI: 1.031-2.525] were more likely to use condoms consistently. Conclusion. Despite its importance, the proportion of consistent condom use among serodiscordant couples was significantly low. To improve condom use consistently, planners, policymakers, and health care practitioners should consider the factors listed above when making decisions. There should be an increased focus on student and employee intervention as well.

scholarly journals Increasing Awareness and Knowledge among Adult Latinos regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ijeoma S. Eze ◽  
Margaret Brady ◽  
Beth Keely
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
The United States ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Post Test

AbstractLatinos in the United States are disproportionately affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They account for about 24 % of newly diagnosed AIDS cases each year and are two to three times more likely to develop STIs when compared with non-Latino whites. Limited knowledge of STIs has remained one of the contributing factors to the disparity. The purpose of this study was to implement an educational bundle and evaluate its effectiveness in increasing STI knowledge and consistent condom use among adult Latinos seen in an outpatient clinic that serves low income patients. A pre- and post-test design was used to evaluate changes in STI knowledge and consistency of condom use. The educational bundle consisted of YouTube STI-related videos, a pre-designed one to one educational session, provision of condoms and STI-related educational materials. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data at baseline and one week post implementation of the educational bundle. Forty-six Latinos (18 females and 28 males) ranging in ages 19 to 60 years participated in the project. The total mean STI knowledge and condom use frequency improved from pre-test (M = 1.67, M = 3.09) to post-test (M = 3.80, M = 5.33). Results of paired samples t-tests demonstrated statistically significant differences between total mean STI knowledge (t(45) = –15.48, p < 0.001) and condom use frequency (t(45) = –7.09, p < 0.001) at pre-test and post-testing. The educational bundle was effective in increasing STI knowledge and consistent condom use among adult Latinos in an outpatient clinic. Further study needs to be done to determine the long-term effect of this mode of education for this population.

Consistent condom use in relationships between seropositive injecting drug users and sex partners who do not inject drugs

AIDS ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel R. Friedman ◽  
Benny Jose ◽  
Alan Neaigus ◽  
Marjorie Goldstein ◽  
Richard Curtis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Sex Partners ◽  
Consistent Condom Use

Consistent condom use among drug-using youth in a high HIV-risk neighbourhood

AIDS Care ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-507
Author(s):  
P. L. Flom ◽  
B. J. Kottiri ◽  
J. M. Zenilman ◽  
D. C. Des Jarlais ◽  
S. R. Friedman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use
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