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YEAR: 1995

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

A cross-sectional survey of condom use in conjunction with other

contraceptive methods.

AUTHORS

Frank ML; Poindexter AN; Cox CA; Bateman L

SOURCE

WOMEN AND HEALTH. 1995;23(2):31-46.

ABSTRACT

During May 10-July 20, 1993, clinic staff interviewed 3136 women aged 12-45 attending 13 family planning clinics in

southeastern Texas so researchers could determine the frequency of condom use for prevention of sexually

transmitted diseases (STDs) in women using other forms of contraception for pregnancy prevention. 30% had had

unprotected intercourse at least once in the last month. Clients who planned to always use a contraceptive method

in the future increased from 58% to 83% after counseling. After counseling, 31% planned to always use a condom in

the future. Before the visit, 10% had always used a condom. After counseling, condom use with oral

contraceptives, IUD, diaphragm, cervical cap, implants, Depo Provera, or sexual sterilization increased from 28% to

42%. 35% of clients used condoms when they thought that protection was needed. 72% were currently in a

monogamous relationship. 10% considered themselves not at risk of HIV. Women with one sexual partner tended to

think that they were not at risk of HIV or not concerned about HIV. They were much less likely to intend to use

condoms in the future with another method than their counterparts. Three women had HIV infection. 4% had genital

herpes. 13% had had another STD. 260 women (8%) had had intercourse with partners engaging in risky behavior.

47% of clients had at least one risk factor for HIV (e.g., recent STD). After counseling, condom use increased

among clients with risk factors for HIV. These same clients were also more likely to use condoms than those with

no risk factors. 17% of these clients planned to reduce condom use in the future, however. 22% of clients planned

to decrease condom use in the future and use a contraceptive method to protect against pregnancy rather than

STDs. These findings show that many women at risk for STDs who request contraception do not protect themselves

from STDs, indicating an additional unmet need. The researchers suggest that there should be research and

development for intervention methods for women at risk for STDs who stop using condoms when they receive another

contraceptive method. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT2T 2511-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "A cross-sectional survey of condom use in conjunction

with other contraceptive methods.", is(are) Frank ML; Poindexter AN; Cox CA; Bateman L. The source of this article

is "WOMEN AND HEALTH. 1995;23(2):31-46.". This article was published in 1995 in English language(s).

(PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT2T 2511-06. All rights reserved with PubHealth.info) PIN: 7511

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