The effects of free condom distribution on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in men who have sex with men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV and other sexually transmitted infections remain a burden on men who have sex with men in the era of effective combination antiretroviral therapy. New prevention efforts are therefore needed. One of these approaches is the current country-wide free condom distribution at gay bars with darkrooms and gay saunas in the Netherlands. This study assessed the effects of free condom distribution on incidence and burden of disease of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

Methods

A static model was constructed to calculate the impact of free condom distribution on HIV, hepatitis C, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis among men who have sex with men visiting these venues. Outcomes included new infections averted and disability-adjusted life years averted. Scenar

SUBMITTER: Bom RJM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6399837 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature