The Efficacy of Female Condom Skills Training in HIV Risk Reduction Among Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi, Kyung–Hee; Hoff, Colleen C.; Gregorich, Steven E.; Grinstead, Olga; Gómez, Cynthia; Hussey, Wendy

doi:10.2105/ajph.2007.113050

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“…This is consistent with the findings of a randomized controlled trial in which skills training was shown to increase female condom use and protected sex acts. 28 Based on study participants' responses, we have several recommendations for how programs can address the first two key prerequisites-acquiring knowledge and mechani-female condom use in places where women will not feel stigmatized, and if supplies are easily and consistently available. Health educators' use of promotional tools such as checklists and standardized messages is also strongly recommended.…”

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Introducing Female Condoms to Female Sex Workers in Central America

Mack¹,

Grey²,

Amsterdam³

et al. 2010

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The female condom could play an important role in reducing HIV infection among female sex workers and their clients in Central America. Acceptability studies have shown that Central American sex workers are amenable to using the female condom, 1-3 but programs have not always successfully promoted long-term use. For example, promotional efforts by the Pan American Social Marketing Organization (PASMO) produced different results in different countries in the region: In Nicaragua in 2005, only 300 female condoms were distributed, and program staff reported acceptability to be low. In contrast, almost 12,000 were distributed in El Salvador from 2003 to 2005; once the supply of female condoms had been depleted, sex workers continued to ask when more would be available. 4 Given that the female condom could increase sex workers' overall number of protected sex acts 5-9 and protect them from STIs (including HIV) and pregnancy, 6,10-14 efforts to promote female condoms effectively to this specific target population are needed 15 -especially because exposure to mass-marketing campaigns does not necessarily translate into uptake. 16,17 To date, successful female condom programs for multiple populations have used provider training; targeted marketing; face-to-face communication with target populations; comprehensive training, including insertion practice and partner negotiation skills; practice with an anatomical model; encouragement; testimonials by satisfied users; integration of female condom use into HIV and STI prevention communications; a sustained supply of female condoms and low-cost distribution through public and private sector channels. [18][19][20][21][22] To encourage uptake and sustained use, program efforts should place particular emphasis on correct and consistent use of female condoms and partner negotiation skills. 12,23,24 In order for access and uptake to be sustained over the long term, programs must create and measure demand, 18 as well as ensure a steady supply of female condoms through the support of governments and donors. [25][26][27] Female condoms should also be easily accessible; in countries where the female condom is available, women have been able to obtain the device from pharmacies, hairdressers, HIV and AIDS support groups, and peers, as well as health clinics. 27 To inform strategies for promoting the female condom to female sex workers in Central America, we conducted formative research with sex workers at three sites in El

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Introducing Female Condoms to Female Sex Workers in Central America

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Amsterdam³

et al. 2010

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“…Training in insertion skills, as well as negotiation and communication skills, are important issues for users. 6,28,29 "We both have to get used to it. But he doesn't like the male condom, and we do need to protect ourselves.…”

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“…I found it very cool." 29 Kaler, 24 Vijayakumar et al, 8 and Frost and Reich 25 , describing the lessons learned from the introduction of the female condom, all concluded that acceptability and acceptance by users were not barriers for the introduction of the female condom.…”

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“…10,20,29 People's initial lack of interest can be reversed, negative rumours dispelled, fears alleviated, and awareness that one can have pleasurable sex while being protected can be raised. 2,6,[8][9][10][11]13,19,20,24,25,[28][29][30] Yet, these findings have not been taken seriously by stakeholders at higher levels. The myth that women do not accept and like the female condom persists and continues to be influential.…”

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The female condom: the international denial of a strong potential

Peters

Jansen

Driel

2010

Reproductive Health Matters

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“…Evidence-based behavioral interventions (EBIs) for the prevention of HIV/AIDS have been shown to reduce HIV-related sex and drug risk behaviors in a variety of at-risk populations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010a; Choi et al, 2008;Sikkema et al, 2007;Warner et al, 2008;Wilton et al, 2009;Wu et al, 2003), and are important tools in the battle against HIV/AIDS in the United States. The CDC has developed a three-phase research-to-practice framework for identifying, packaging, and disseminating EBIs (Fenton, Wolitski, Lyles, & Aral, 2009).…”

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The Process of Adaptation of a Community-Level, Evidence-Based Intervention for HIV-Positive African American Men Who Have Sex With Men in Two Cities

Robinson

Galbraith²,

Lund

et al. 2012

AIDS Education and Prevention

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We are indebted to all the men who disclosed their personal sexual and relational lives to us when they participated in the Community PROMISE adaptation projects in Boston and Minneapolis-St. Paul. This work was supported by CDC cooperative agreements U65/CCU523908 and U65/CCU123910 with additional administrative resources provided by the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School We dedicate this manuscript to the memory of Glenn Williams, a truly special individual, who worked long and hard to make ADAPT come to a successful conclusion. We describe the process of adapting a community-level, evidence-based behavioral intervention (EBI), Community PROMISE, for HIV-positive African American men who have sex with men (AAMSM). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Map of the Adaptation Process (MAP) guided the adaptation process for this new target population by two community-based organizations (CBOs) working in partnership with two research organizations. We describe five steps of the MAP, assessment, selection, preparation, pilot, and implementation, and the use of qualitative interviews, field observations, and a cross-sectional survey. We recommend: (1) development of a centralized interactive website, listserv,

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The Efficacy of Female Condom Skills Training in HIV Risk Reduction Among Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Introducing Female Condoms to Female Sex Workers in Central America

Introducing Female Condoms to Female Sex Workers in Central America

The female condom: the international denial of a strong potential

The Process of Adaptation of a Community-Level, Evidence-Based Intervention for HIV-Positive African American Men Who Have Sex With Men in Two Cities

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