Predictors of female condom utilisation among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Rakai district, Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The female condom serves as a dual protective device, preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, unintended pregnancies and other sexually transmitted infections (STIS). When it comes to sexual protection and contraception, the female condom is an essential tool for women's empowerment. Females are more susceptible than males to acquiring STIs due to their biological makeup. Females are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse following substance use. The uptake of female condoms has been a significant challenge in Uganda, and their uptake remains low. Limited research exists on the subject of female condom use in Uganda; hence, this study was undertaken and used the Health Belief Model to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with the use of female condoms among wome

SUBMITTER: Shannon A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465325 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature