The NYC Condom: use and acceptability of New York City's branded condom
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Ryan C Burke1, Juliet Wilson, Kyle T Bernstein
1Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, 125 Worth, Room 204, New York, NY 10013, USA.
Abstract:
We assessed awareness and experience with the NYC Condom via surveys at 7 public events targeting priority condom distribution populations during 2007. Most respondents (76%) were aware of NYC Condoms. Of those that had obtained them, 69% had used them. Most (80%) wanted alternative condoms offered for free: 22% wanted ultra-thin, 18% extra-strength, and 14% larger-size. Six months after the NYC Condom launch, we found high levels of awareness and use. Because many wanted alternative condoms, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene began distributing the 3 most-requested alternatives.
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