biostudies-literatureAmouroux M“Investissements d’Avenir” French Government programmee0195824https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC5973589biostudies-literatureUnknown13(5)<h4>Background</h4>Since the 1970s, international research has actively pursued hormonal male contraception (HMC) and, to a lesser extent, thermal male contraception (TMC). Although the efficacy of TMC has been confirmed in limited populations, its acceptability has not been studied in either potential users or potential prescribers.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional descriptive multicentre study of potential male users of TMC (new fathers) and potential prescribers of TMC (new providers) was conducted between November 2016 and February 2017.The participants completed a 3-part survey, and their responses were evaluated to i) determine their socio-demographic profiles; ii) identify personal experiences with contraception; and iii) gauge the participants' knowledge, interest and preference foPloS oneAre men ready to use thermal male contraception? Acceptability in two French populations: New fathers and new providers.PMC5973589ANR-11-IDEX-0001-02Desbriere RFernandes SMieusset RPerrin JCourbiere BOpinel PPaci MKarsenty GAmouroux MfalseAre men ready to use thermal male contraception? Acceptability in two French populations: New fathers and new providers.<h4>Background</h4>Since the 1970s, international research has actively pursued hormonal male contraception (HMC) and, to a lesser extent, thermal male contraception (TMC). Although the efficacy of TMC has been confirmed in limited populations, its acceptability has not been studied in either potential users or potential prescribers.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional descriptive multicentre study of potential male users of TMC (new fathers) and potential prescribers of TMC (new providers) was conducted between November 2016 and February 2017.The participants completed a 3-part survey, and their responses were evaluated to i) determine their socio-demographic profiles; ii) identify personal experiences with contraception; and iii) gauge the participants' knowledge, interest and preference fo2018-01-01T00:00:00Z20182025-04-04T23:46:42.56Z2019-03-26T23:40:21ZS-EPMC59735892981309510.1371/journal.pone.0195824