Short-term acceptability of female condom use among low-fee female sex workers in China: a follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-fee female sex workers (FSW) lack power to effectively negotiate male condom use with clients. Female condoms (FCs) may provide an alternative strategy. This study was conducted to assess the acceptability of FC use among low-fee FSWs, and to identify appropriate candidates for future FC promotion.

Methods

A one-month follow-up study was conducted. At entry into the study, eligible participants completed a baseline questionnaire and were given 10 FCs. At the one-month follow up encounter, the number of used FC packages were counted and each participant completed a follow-up questionnaire. Logistic regression was used to identify variables associated with more frequent use of FCs (> 2 times).

Results

A total of 312 low-fee FSWs were enrolled at baseline

SUBMITTER: Zhou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6570840 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature