Interaction of condom design and user techniques and condom acceptability

Gerofi, John; Deniaud, François; Friel, Patrick B.

doi:10.1016/0010-7824(95)00183-b

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“…Potentially for this reason, along with others such as convenience, many condoms are packaged with a small amount of silicone lubricant applied to the condom, ostensibly intended to obviate the act of adding extra lubricant. Nonetheless, the perceived quantity of lubricant or magnitude and/or duration of lubrication sensation provided by such pre-lubricated condoms are insufficient for many partners [ 17 , 25 ], and the undesirable step of adding more lubricant is required by these individuals. For these reasons, a method that extends the duration of lubrication without causing inconvenience for the user (i.e.…”

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Friction-lowering capabilities and human subject preferences for a hydrophilic surface coating on latex substrates: implications for increasing condom usage

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Personal lubricants can increase user satisfaction with male condoms by reducing friction and yielding a slippery sensation. However, lubricants pose disadvantages of dilution in physiologic fluids and sloughing away over repeated articulations. To address these drawbacks, a latex surface modification, which becomes lubricious in the presence of physiologic fluid, has been developed and evaluated. This study assesses (i) the frictional performance of the lubricious coating compared to non-coated latex and latex lubricated by personal lubricant, (ii) the level of agreement between human-perceived slipperiness and machine-measured friction, and (iii) human preference for a hypothetical male condom containing the lubricious coating. Friction coefficient of the lubricious coating was 53% lower than that of non-coated latex and approximately equal to that afforded by personal lubricant. A touch test and survey of a small population sample (N = 33) revealed a strong correlation (R2 = 0.83) between human-perceived slipperiness and machine-measured friction. A majority of participants (73%) expressed a preference for a condom containing the lubricious coating, agreeing that an inherently slippery condom that remained slippery for a long duration would increase their condom usage. Such a coating shows potential to be an effective strategy for decreasing friction-associated pain, increasing user satisfaction and increasing condom usage.

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Friction-lowering capabilities and human subject preferences for a hydrophilic surface coating on latex substrates: implications for increasing condom usage

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“…The range of condom properties offered suggests that manufacturers are not only responsive to matters related to condom utility, they are also seeking to satisfy user's particular preferences. Among condom users, condom acceptability is influenced by characteristics such as shape, size and amount of lubrication [13,14,15]. These and other potentially desirable characteristics can vary from one brand name to another.…”

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Brief report on the effect of providing single versus assorted brand name condoms to hospital patients: a descriptive study

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ObjectivesThis study examined condom acquisition by persons in a hospital setting when single versus assorted brand name condoms were provided.MethodsCondom 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.ResultsFor 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.ConclusionsThe 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.

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Behavioral interventions to reduce the transmission of HIV infection among sex workers and their clients in high-income countries

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Interaction of condom design and user techniques and condom acceptability

Cited by 6 publications

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Friction-lowering capabilities and human subject preferences for a hydrophilic surface coating on latex substrates: implications for increasing condom usage

Friction-lowering capabilities and human subject preferences for a hydrophilic surface coating on latex substrates: implications for increasing condom usage

Brief report on the effect of providing single versus assorted brand name condoms to hospital patients: a descriptive study

Behavioral interventions to reduce the transmission of HIV infection among sex workers and their clients in high-income countries

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