Female condom color and scent preference in Durban, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess preferences for female condom (FC) colors and scents.

Study design

Women aged 18-40 years were randomized to one of three FCs (FC2, Cupid1, Cupid2) two of which offered a choice of color and scent (red/strawberry, purple/vanilla, natural/unscented). Women could choose any variety within condom types while participating in an FC contraceptive efficacy study in South Africa.

Results

One hundred and thirty-three women were allocated to each FC type. Strawberry was the most popular variety for both FC2 and Cupid1 (60.9%, 78.3% respectively). Some women chose more than one variety but few chose the natural.

Conclusions

Data support a clear preference for colored and scented FCs.

Implications

These data can inform FC programme managers to

SUBMITTER: Beksinska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10404533 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature