How much do condoms protect against sexually transmitted diseases?

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  • Author(s): Cates W
  • Source:
    IPPF medical bulletin [IPPF Med Bull] 1997 Feb; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 3 p..
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: International Planned Parenthood Federation Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0166245 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0019-0357 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00190357 NLM ISO Abbreviation: IPPF Med Bull
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: London, International Planned Parenthood Federation.
    • Subject Terms:
      Condoms* ; HIV Infections* ; Pregnancy* ; Research* ; Sexually Transmitted Diseases*; Contraception ; Demography ; Disease ; Family Planning Services ; Fertility ; Infections ; Population ; Population Dynamics ; Sexual Behavior ; Virus Diseases
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Indexing Agency: PIP Local ID #: 148570. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00293888.
      Keywords: Barrier Methods; Condom*; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Demographic Factors; Diseases; Family Planning; Fertility; Hiv Infections--prevention and control*; Infections; Population; Population Dynamics; Pregnancy, Unplanned--prevention and control*; Reproductive Behavior; Reproductive Tract Infections; Sexually Transmitted Diseases--prevention and control*; Summary Report*; Viral Diseases
      Note: World Wide Web address: http://www.ippf.org. Note: TJ: IPPF MEDICAL BULLETIN
      Local Abstract: [PIP] The UN 1994 International Conference on Population and Development has encouraged the provision of services for syndromic treatment for clients with symptoms or signs of infection, laboratory screening and sexually transmitted disease (STD) risk assessment to guide contraceptive counseling. This proposal was raised in the light of the growing HIV and STD global concern and the use of contraceptive methods for STD prevention. Despite recommendations on using barrier methods for STD/HIV prevention, many family planning providers hesitate about endorsing barrier methods because of lesser efficacy in preventing unintended pregnancies. However, several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of male and female condoms when used consistently and correctly. In addition, accumulated data on condom use and HIV infection revealed that consistent use of male condoms protect against HIV acquisition (protection ranging from 50% to 100%). These findings underscore the effectiveness of condoms in preventing STD/HIV when used consistently and correctly and should be encouraged at every opportunity.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19970201 Date Completed: 20000714 Latest Revision: 20191210
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      12295806