Microbicide acceptability research: current approaches and future directions

The role of partnership dynamics in determining the acceptability of condoms and microbicides

“…Much of this research has focused on hypothetical products, and the desirability of different characteristics (Mantell, Myer, Carballo-Dieguez, Stein, Ramjee, Morar et al, 2005). However, it is also crucial to understand how the use of such products is negotiated within relationships.…”

The Future of HIV Prevention: Prospects for an Effective Anti-HIV Microbicide

“…Possible explanations for this finding include inflammatory cell recruitment to the genital tract and epithelial damage resulting from the local toxicity of nonoxynol-9 [20,21]. Secondly, it is crucial that a microbicide is used correctly, so it must be easy to use, acceptable to the user, should not interfere with sexual intercourse, and should have an appropriate duration of action [22]. Thirdly, a microbicide should be stable at the high temperatures typically encountered in developing countries, because refrigerated storage is not feasible in those regions most in need of these products.…”

Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior to Assess the Determinants of HIV/AIDS Risk among High School Students in Hawassa City, Ethiopia

“…Globally, high school students are in the age range with the highest rates of new HIV infections. Adolescents are at high risk for HIV infection due to high frequency of sex and rate of partner change, short duration of sexual relationships, risk-taking behavior and low perceptions of HIV [9]. In Ethiopia it is estimated that most upper secondary school students lie within the age group of 15 to 24 years hence; they are likely to be a risk of HIV/AIDS [10].…”