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Condom distribution: a cost-utility analysis.

Ariane Lisann Bedimo1, Steven D Pinkerton, Deborah A Cohen

  • 1Department of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, USA. abedim@lsuhsc.edu

International Journal of STD & AIDS
|May 17, 2002
PubMed
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This study found that a social marketing campaign distributing over 33 million condoms was cost-effective, preventing 170 HIV infections and saving $33 million in medical costs. The program demonstrated significant public health and financial benefits for HIV prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health concern requiring effective prevention strategies.
  • Community-level interventions are crucial for widespread impact in HIV prevention.
  • Assessing the economic viability of public health programs is essential for resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a large-scale condom distribution program.
  • To determine the impact of social marketing on condom usage and HIV prevention.
  • To analyze the financial benefits and health outcomes associated with the intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A cost-utility analysis was performed on a social marketing campaign distributing over 33 million condoms in Louisiana.

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  • Surveys of 275,000 African Americans assessed changes in condom use.
  • Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) saved and HIV infections averted were estimated based on intervention costs and HIV/AIDS treatment costs.

    • Main Results:

    • The program was estimated to avert 170 HIV infections and save 1909 QALYs.
    • An estimated $33 million in medical care costs were averted, indicating cost savings.
    • Sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the findings, with even small increases in condom use (2.7%) proving cost-saving.

    Conclusions:

    • Condom distribution programs, particularly through social marketing, are effective community-level HIV prevention strategies.
    • These interventions can avert substantial numbers of HIV infections and associated medical costs.
    • Condom social marketing offers significant financial and health benefits, supporting its integration into national HIV prevention services.