The female condom and AIDS
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Patterns of use of the female condom after one year of mass marketing.
The female condom is an effective new contraceptive method that can reduce HIV transmission. This study examines use of the female condom after 1 year of its mass marketing and compares this with use of the male condom. It is based on exit interviews conducted among a random sample of male and female customers visiting outlets that sell the female condom. Compared with reported use of the male ...
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