作者: Susie Hoffman , Theresa M. Exner , Cheng-Shiun Leu , Anke A. Ehrhardt , Zena Stein
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摘要: Objectives. We evaluated female-condom use among women participating in an HIV/STD intervention designed to reduce unprotected sex and expand prevention strategies. Methods. Women (n = 360) were recruited from a family-planning clinic randomized into 8- or 4-session group control group. conducted follow-up interviews at 1, 6, 12 months. Results. At 1 month, the odds ratios of first-time 9.49 (95% confidence interval [CI] 4.01, 22.20) 8-session 4.39 CI 1.84, 10.49) relative controls. Repeated 21) was predicted by perceived ability use, self partner satisfaction, dislike male condoms, previous diaphragm use. Conclusions. Gender sensitive cognitive-behavioral interventions can influence try female condom. To increase long-term may need include self-insertion practice involvement partners.