title: Video-based sexually transmitted disease patient education: its impact on condom acquisition.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study assessed the impact of video-based educational interventions on condom acquisition among men and women seeking services at a large sexually transmitted disease clinic in the South Bronx, New York.
  
  
  METHODS
  During 1992, 3348 African American and Hispanic patients were enrolled in a clinical trial of video-based interventions designed to promote safer sex behaviors, including increased condom use. Patients were assigned to one of three groups: control, video, or video plus interactive group discussion. Subjects were given a coupon to redeem for free condoms at a pharmacy several blocks from the clinic. Rates of condom acquisition were assessed by level of intervention.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In comparison with a control group, subjects who viewed videos were significantly more likely to redeem coupons for condoms (21.2% redemption rate vs 27.6%). However, participation in interactive sessions after video viewing augmented the positive effects of video viewing alone (27.6% redemption rate vs 36.9%). Gender and ethnicity were significantly associated with outcomes.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The condom acquisition are almost doubled with the use of culturally appropriate, video-based interventions. Designed to present minimal disruption to clinical services, these interventions can be implemented in clinics servicing at-risk men and women.
authors.affiliation: Education Development Center Inc., Newton, Mass 02158, USA.
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Doval
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Duran
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017280:Condoms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012736:Sex Education; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014743:Videotape Recording