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Barriers to condom use.

¹Department of Reproductive Biology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. n_n_Sarkar@yahoo.co.in

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Cost, social stigmas, personal reluctance, and moral or religious beliefs are key barriers to condom use. Addressing these factors is crucial for public health initiatives promoting safe sex practices.

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Public Health
Sociology

Background:

Condom use is a critical component of sexual health and disease prevention.
Numerous factors can impede consistent and correct condom utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically identify and analyze the multifaceted barriers to effective condom use.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review was conducted using MEDLINE, analyzing studies published between 1993 and 2007.
Included study types encompassed surveys, reviews, clinical research, and commentary, examining various influencing factors.

Main Results:

Financial cost of condoms presents a significant barrier, particularly for impoverished populations.
Social, cultural, and religious norms, including gender inequality and stigma, negatively impact condom adoption.
Personal factors like substance use, psychological distress (anxiety, depression), and aversion to condoms correlate with reduced usage.

Conclusions:

Condom accessibility and affordability remain critical issues, especially for vulnerable groups.
Societal attitudes, partner communication, and individual psychological states significantly influence condom use.
Effective public health strategies must address these diverse barriers to improve sexual health outcomes.