Cost as a barrier to condom use: the evidence for condom subsidies in the United States.

作者: D Cohen , R Scribner , R Bedimo , T A Farley

DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.89.4.567

关键词: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)DemographyHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Sex partnersSexually transmitted diseaseGerontologyPublic healthSubsidyCondomMedicine

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.

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