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Condom use errors and problems among college men.

Richard A Crosby1, Stephanie A Sanders, William L Yarber

  • 1Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. rcrosby@sph.emory.edu

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
|September 10, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Many heterosexual college men make condom use errors, leading to breakage or slippage. Addressing these common user failures is crucial for public health strategies and effective contraception.

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Area of Science:

  • Sexual health
  • Public health
  • Contraception

Background:

  • Correct condom use is an understudied aspect of sexual health.
  • Understanding user errors is vital for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively evaluate condom use errors and problems.
  • Focus on heterosexual college men (N=158).

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey design.
  • Utilized a 3-month recall period for data collection.

Main Results:

  • High rates of errors: 60% no pre-sex discussion, 42% no condom availability, 43% delayed application, 15% early removal.
  • 40% incorrect tip space, 30% upside-down placement, 32% erection loss.

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  • Nearly one-third experienced breakage/slippage; higher error scores linked to these events.

    • Conclusions:

    • Condom use errors are prevalent among heterosexual college men.
    • Error scores correlate with condom breakage and slippage.
    • Focusing on user error correction is a key public health strategy.