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Evaluation of a thicker condom for use as a prophylactic against HIV transmission.

Authors :
Golombok S
Sheldon J
Source :
AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education [AIDS Educ Prev] 1994 Oct; Vol. 6 (5), pp. 454-8.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

In an evaluation of the breakage rate of a thicker condom when used for anal intercourse, one hundred and eight gay men volunteered to use condoms which were 30% thicker than standard condoms. Of the 772 condoms used, 14 broke during anal sex, representing a breakage rate of 1.8%. When one subject was removed from the sample because of inappropriate use of the condom, the overall breakage rate was 1.6%. This compares favorably with the breakage rates reported for condom use during anal sex in other investigations, and is similar to the breakage rate for condom use during vaginal intercourse.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0899-9546
Volume :
6
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7818981