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Richard Crosby1, Stephanie Sanders, William L Yarber

  • 1Department of Behavioral Sciences & Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road NE, Room 542, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. rcrosby@sph.emory.edu

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|May 3, 2003
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Condom use errors and problems are common among university students, affecting both males and females. Addressing user failure is crucial for effective preventive medicine strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sexual Health
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Condom use is a primary method for preventing sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.
  • Understanding user-related errors and problems is essential for improving condom effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and compare condom-use errors and problems in university males and females.
  • To identify common challenges encountered during condom application and use.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 260 undergraduates who reported recent condom use.
  • The survey assessed 15 specific errors and problems related to condom usage.
  • Data were collected from both male and female participants.

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Main Results:

  • High rates of errors were reported, including improper package opening (11%), wallet storage (19%), and not switching condoms between sexual acts (83%).
  • Issues like delayed application (38%), premature removal (14%), condom slippage or breakage (28%), and erection loss (10-15%) were common.
  • Few significant gender-based differences in errors and problems were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Condom-use errors and problems are prevalent among university students.
  • Assessment of condom use does not appear to require gender-specific approaches.
  • Improving user technique and addressing 'user failure' presents a significant challenge in preventive medicine.