PMID: 9530904Apr 8, 1998Paper

Perceptions and acceptability of the female condom [Femidom] amongst commercial sex workers in the Songkla province, Thailand

International Journal of STD & AIDS
P SinpisutC Uahgowitchai

Abstract

In a prospective descriptive study on the perceptions and acceptability of the female condom in a group of Thai commercial sex workers (CSWs) in the Songkla province, we invited CSWs from selected brothels to participate. Those who used the female condom were interviewed after one week and 16 weeks of use. Focus group discussions were also conducted at the end of the study period to obtain additional information. The group comprised 56 CSWs. Only 34% of them had heard of the female condom prior to this study and none had ever used one. A high proportion of CSWs reported positive experiences and perceptions. There were no significant changes in perceptions and experiences during the study. Eighty per cent of participants said they were satisfied with the female condom and would use it again in the future and would recommend it to their friends. However, the female condom was used in only 29% of the total number of sexual acts reported, and 98% of CSWs said they would prefer to use a male condom for sex work. Many of the women were concerned that the physical appearance of the condom would reduce its acceptability to their clients. This was the most frequently cited reason for not using the female condom in the future. While a pr...Continue Reading

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