The Female Condom: Acceptability and Perception Among Rural Women in Zimbabwe

摘要: This study was conducted to generate data for developing an action plan accessing the female condom through primary health care centres in Zimbabwe. It used both quantitative and qualitative methods gather information from sexually active women men on perception acceptability of among users rural areas The findings show that very few had prior survey. Several (93%) liked especially young aged 20-39 years (83%), compared older 40 above (11%). Both dual role contraception protection against STIs including HIV/AIDS played by condom. Most (98%) felt it is important have their own However, pointed out will be difficult introduce married situations due stigma associated with condoms general. Over 80% said they seek permission partners use Women problems inserting were concerned lubrication, size appearance, how dispose Regarding cost, 77% too expensive given male can obtained free centres. cost could hinder its continued would encourage women, commercial sex workers, re-use it. Respondents still require more relating side effects (45%), effectiveness prevention (44%), proper (43%) (32%).