Is the use of Condoms seen as less safe? :
21% do not believe using a condom reduces the risk of infection
28% believe condoms are not safe Is the use of Condoms seen as less safe?
Slide 3:
Only 54% of all respondents intend to use a condom when they have sex.
Why is the number of intended to use condom so low?
And when compared with actual use only 10% use condoms. Condom Use Why is the view on condom use less positive?
Resistance :
Resistance Condoms are not to be used with occasional partners
Over one third feel condoms are not acceptable within marriage
What does this imply?
What can we do ? :
What can we do ? Encourage people to get testing
Women who suggest condom as a prevention method were more likely to have been tested.
Reach out to the community
Travelling has increased information on condoms in general