Addressing Female Condom Use among Women in South Africa: A Review of the Literature

Objective: To review the literature on the female condom (FC) and determinants of its usage among females in South Africa. Method: The Boolean method was used to search for studies focusing solely on the female perspectives of the FC. Only South African studies in English were included. Results: Fif...

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Published in:International journal of sexual health 2019-07, Vol.31 (3), p.297-307
Main Authors: Haffejee, Firoza, Maharajh, Rivesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female condom
Females
Health promotion
HIV
Review
South Africa
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Summary:Objective: To review the literature on the female condom (FC) and determinants of its usage among females in South Africa. Method: The Boolean method was used to search for studies focusing solely on the female perspectives of the FC. Only South African studies in English were included. Results: Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Despite high levels of awareness, use of FC is low, particularly among younger females. Users were often not aware of availability. Clinical failure ranged between 1-7.7% and decreased over time. Negotiation skills were poor. Conclusion: Campaigns to improve uptake and promote correct use are required.
ISSN:1931-7611
1931-762X
DOI:10.1080/19317611.2019.1643813