Availability of Condoms in Urban and Rural Areas of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Gilmour, Emma; Karim, Salim S. Abdool; Fourie, Helena J.

doi:10.1097/00007435-200007000-00010

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“…Our study does not imply, however, that the correlates of condom use are similar across [18], in African contexts perceived control may be related to gender-based violence [19,20] and condom accessibility [21]. The same holds for perceived social norms and attitudes.…”

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Correlates of intention to use condoms among Sub-Saharan African youth: The applicability of the theory of planned behaviour

Schaalma

Aarø

Flisher

et al. 2009

Scand J Public Health

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Aims: To test the applicability of an extended version of the theory of planned behaviour for the study of condom use intentions among large samples of young people in South Africa and Tanzania. Methods: Baseline data of a randomized controlled trial of school-based HIV/AIDS prevention programmes were used. The setting comprised secondary schools in the regions of Cape Town, Polokwane and Dar es Salaam. Participants were 15,782 secondary school students. The main measures were scales for intentions, knowledge, risk perceptions, attitudes, perceived social norms and perceived self-efficacy regarding condom use. Results: Seven variables accounted for 77% of the variance in intentions to use condoms: attitudes ( ¼ 0.17), injunctive norms ( ¼ 0.27), self-efficacy ( ¼ 0.41), gender (lower condom use intentions among females), being a student at the Dar es Salaam site (lower scores than students in Cape Town and Polokwane), socioeconomic status (higher intentions with higher status), and access to condoms (higher intentions with higher access). Conclusions: Our results are comparable to those of studies conducted in Europe and the USA. Social cognition models such as the theory of planned behaviour are applicable in understanding the correlates of condom use intentions in African contexts.

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Correlates of intention to use condoms among Sub-Saharan African youth: The applicability of the theory of planned behaviour

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Flisher

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Scand J Public Health

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“…Little documentation exists on the measurement of condom availability and its trends over time (eg, Gilmour et al 20 2000, Agha and Meekers21 2002, Weir et al 22 2003). This study highlights the benefits of LQAS for the routine monitoring of ‘availability coverage’ of health products—specifically of condoms in target locations, although the methodology can be adapted to many other products.…”

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Lot quality assurance sampling for monitoring coverage and quality of a targeted condom social marketing programme in traditional and non-traditional outlets in India

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Mukherjee

Navin

et al. 2010

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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ObjectivesThis study reports on the results of a large-scale targeted condom social marketing campaign in and around areas where female sex workers are present. The paper also describes the method that was used for the routine monitoring of condom availability in these sites.MethodsThe lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) method was used for the assessment of the geographical coverage and quality of coverage of condoms in target areas in four states and along selected national highways in India, as part of Avahan, the India AIDS initiative.ResultsA significant general increase in condom availability was observed in the intervention area between 2005 and 2008. High coverage rates were gradually achieved through an extensive network of pharmacies and particularly of non-traditional outlets, whereas traditional outlets were instrumental in providing large volumes of condoms.ConclusionLQAS is seen as a valuable tool for the routine monitoring of the geographical coverage and of the quality of delivery systems of condoms and of health products and services in general. With a relatively small sample size, easy data collection procedures and simple analytical methods, it was possible to inform decision-makers regularly on progress towards coverage targets.

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“…For example, a study in South Africa found that condom availability varied greatly according to the type of distributor, and could be hindered by short business hours and the attitudes of providers. 6 Another barrier to condom use is that African men control much of the decision-making regarding sexual encounters. For example, a cohort of men from Zimbabwe expressed the belief that women need their partners' permission to use contraceptives,7 and a sample of men from Uganda conveyed concerns about retaining control over their female partner.8 As a result of this male-female power differential, women may find themselves in situations that increase their risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV infection, despite knowledge they may have Volume Because of patriarchy and a history of polygamy, extramarital relationships are common in many African societies.…”

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Condom Use and the Accuracy of AIDS Knowledge in Cote d'Ivoire

Zellner¹

2003

International Family Planning Perspectives

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Availability of Condoms in Urban and Rural Areas of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Abstract: A major opportunity to make condoms available in nonhealth outlets in rural areas and urban townships is being missed in South Africa. Above all, the high level of condom awareness is not being matched by easy availability.

Cited by 19 publications

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Correlates of intention to use condoms among Sub-Saharan African youth: The applicability of the theory of planned behaviour

Correlates of intention to use condoms among Sub-Saharan African youth: The applicability of the theory of planned behaviour

Lot quality assurance sampling for monitoring coverage and quality of a targeted condom social marketing programme in traditional and non-traditional outlets in India

Condom Use and the Accuracy of AIDS Knowledge in Cote d'Ivoire

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