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Feasibility and use of school-based condom availability programs in Tijuana, Mexico
Jennifer A Zellner1, Ana P Martinez-Donate, Melbourne F Hovell
1Center for Behavioral Epidemiology and Community Health, CBEACH, Graduate School of Public Health, GSPH, San Diego State University, SDSU, California 92123, USA.
AIDS and Behavior
|May 23, 2006
Summary
Condom availability programs (CAPs) in Mexican schools increased adolescent condom access. While effective, female students preferred information on other contraceptives, indicating a need for tailored sexual health education.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Sexual Health
- Health Education
Background:
- Condom availability programs (CAPs) are recognized for potentially improving condom access and use among young populations.
- Implementing such programs in educational settings requires understanding user demographics and satisfaction levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the characteristics, satisfaction, and gender differences of users in a CAP implemented in two high schools in Tijuana, Mexico.
- To assess the feasibility and impact of school-based CAPs on adolescent condom access in Mexico.
Main Methods:
- A free male condom kiosk was established in two high schools in Tijuana.
- User characteristics (N=570), including demographics and sexual activity, were analyzed.
- Gender-specific usage patterns and information-seeking behaviors were examined.
Main Results:
- Kiosk users were predominantly male, younger, and from lower socioeconomic status (SES) schools.
- Most users were sexually active or planning to become sexually active.
- Females were less likely to use the kiosk for condoms but more likely to seek information on other contraceptive methods.
Conclusions:
- CAPs are feasible in Mexican high schools, significantly improving adolescent condom access.
- Program design may need to consider gender-specific needs, particularly regarding broader contraceptive information for females.
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