Factors Associated With the Consistent Use of the Male Condom Among Women Living With Hiv/Aids

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the factors associated with the consistent use of the male condom among women living with HIV/aids. Method: an analytical study with a quantitative approach involving 140 women living with HIV/aids who at the time of the study had an active sexual life and receiving follow-up care at the Specialized Care Services. The data were collected by means of a questionnaire via individual interview and were later analyzed using the version 17.0 of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software. Results: it was identified that the longer diagnostic time (p=0.029); (p=0.030), non-use of alcohol (p=0.022), and other drugs (p<0.001) prior to intercourse were factors associated with consistent condom use. Conclusion: strategies are needed to encourage women and their partners to use condoms in sex, as it is a proven method for the preventon of HIV transmission and acts as a barrier against other sexually transmitted infections.

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