Feasibility and use of school-based condom availability programs in Tijuana, Mexico.
Condom availability programs (CAPs) may increase access to condoms and contribute to increased condom use among youth. This study describes the characteristics, degree of satisfaction, and gender differences among users of a CAP implemented in two high schools in Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico). A kiosk distributing free male condoms was set up in two high schools in Tijuana. Kiosk users (N=570) were more likely to be male, young, and/or enrolled in a lower SES school. Most kiosk users were either sexually active or planning to have sex. Females were less likely to request condoms and to continue using the kiosk, but more likely to request information on other contraceptive methods. Results demonstrate the feasibility of implementing CAPs in Mexican schools and suggest that these programs can improve adolescents' condom access.
Zellner
Jennifer A
JA
Center for Behavioral Epidemiology and Community Health, CBEACH, Graduate School of Public Health, GSPH, San Diego State University, SDSU, California 92123, USA.
Martinez-Donate
Ana P
AP
Hovell
Melbourne F
MF
Sipan
Carol L
CL
Blumberg
Elaine J
EJ
Carrizosa
Claudia M
CM
Rovniak
Liza
L
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012574:Schools; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*