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Use of reality "female condoms" for anal sex by US men who have sex with men. HIVNET Vaccine Preparedness Study Protocol Team.
Source:
Am J Public Health 1999 Nov;89(11):1739-41
Authors:
Gross M, Buchbinder SP, Holte S, Celum CL, Koblin BA, Douglas JM Jr.
Publication Info:
Abt Associates, Inc, Cambridge, Mass., USA. michael_gross@abtassoc.com
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study assessed use of Reality "female condoms" for anal sex by
HIV-seronegative men who have sex with men and are at high risk for HIV infection.
METHODS: Self-administered questionnaires were completed by 2277 participants in a
6-city prospective cohort study. RESULTS: Of the 1084 (48%) men who had heard of
using the female condom for anal sex, 145 (13%) reported using it in the prior 6
months. Users were at greater risk than nonusers: 47 receptive and 35 insertive
users reported problems, including bleeding by the receptive partner (4).
CONCLUSIONS: Redesign of the female condom could increase acceptability and use by
men who have sex with men and could address possible safety concerns.
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