作者: D Cohen , R Scribner , R Bedimo , T A Farley
关键词: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 、 Demography 、 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 、 Sex partners 、 Sexually transmitted disease 、 Gerontology 、 Public health 、 Subsidy 、 Condom 、 Medicine
摘要: OBJECTIVES: This study sought to determine the impact of price on condom use. METHODS: A program based distribution condoms at no charge was replaced with one providing low-cost (25 cents). Pretest and posttest surveys asked about use among persons reporting 2 or more sex partners. RESULTS: At pretest, 57% respondents had obtained free condoms, 77% used a during their most recent sexual encounter. When raised 25 cents, respective percentages decreased 30% 64%. CONCLUSIONS: Cost is barrier Free should be distributed encourage by risk for HIV other sexually transmitted diseases.