Brief report on the effect of providing single versus assorted brand name condoms to hospital patients: a descriptive study.
OBJECTIVE
This study examined condom acquisition by persons in a hospital setting when single versus assorted brand name condoms were provided.


METHODS
Condom receptacles were placed in exam rooms of two clinics. During Phase 1, a single brand name was provided; for Phase 2, assorted brand names were added. Number of condoms taken was recorded for each phase.


RESULTS
For one clinic there was nearly a two-fold increase in number of condoms taken (Phase 1 to Phase 2); for the second clinic there was negligible difference in number of condoms taken.


CONCLUSIONS
The provision of assorted brand name condoms, over a single brand name, can serve to increase condom acquisition. Locations of condoms and target population characteristics are related factors.
Williams
J L
JL
Viral Hepatitis Program, Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage, AK, USA.
Christensen
C J
CJ
Cagle
H H
HH
Homan
C E
CE
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000413:Alaska; D017280:Condoms / Q000145:classification / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine; D008297:Male; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D040241:Social Marketing; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000150:complications