Evaluation of a thicker condom for use as a prophylactic against HIV transmission.
In an evaluation of the breakage rate of a thicker condom when used for anal intercourse, one hundred and eight gay men volunteered to use condoms which were 30% thicker than standard condoms. Of the 772 condoms used, 14 broke during anal sex, representing a breakage rate of 1.8%. When one subject was removed from the sample because of inappropriate use of the condom, the overall breakage rate was 1.6%. This compares favorably with the breakage rates reported for condom use during anal sex in other investigations, and is similar to the breakage rate for condom use during vaginal intercourse.
Golombok
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Clinical & Health Psychology Research Centre, City University, London, England.
Sheldon
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J
D000328:Adult; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015497:HIV-1; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires