Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 17, 2026

Fabrication and Characterization of Griffithsin-modified Fiber Scaffolds for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Published on: October 31, 2017
Breakage and slippage of condoms among users in north Gondar Province, Ethiopia
Objective:
To determine the frequency of condom breakage and slippage among male condom users and to analyse some factors affecting condom breakage.
Design:
Prospective study undertaken from March to June 1996.
Setting:
Gondar, Teda and Aykel health centres in north Gondar province.
Participants:
One hundred and seventy literate male condom users who volunteered to participate in the study were enrolled, but data were collected and analysed for 143 persons.
Main Outcome Measures:
Condom breakage was measured as the number of condom broken while opening the package, putting on, during intercourse or withdrawal; and condom slippage was measured as the number of condoms slipped off the penis during intercourse or withdrawal.
Results:
Of 143 participants, 26.6% broke condoms. Total condom breakage rate was 4.6% and slippage rate was 0.1%; half of the condom breakage occurred at the tip. Condom breakage was more observed in less educated (p < 0.05). Breakage rate and experience of condom use were negatively correlated (r = -0.214, P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
User's knowledge and experience reduce the breakage of condom.
Related Concept Videos
Amebiasis
Birth Control Methods
Intrauterine Drug Delivery Systems
Genital Herpes
Oogenesis