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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Acceptability of microbicidal surrogates among Zambian women
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Volume 35, No. 2, Year 2008
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OBJECTIVES AND GOAL: This study assessed the acceptability after the use of vaginal lubricants as surrogates for microbicides among women in Zambia and the role of cultural factors as facilitators or impediments to their potential use for HIV risk reduction within the Zambian context. STUDY DESIGN: HIV seronegative women (N = 301) recruited from the University Teaching Hospital HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center were randomized into group, individual, or enhanced usual care arms. Participants attended pre- and post-HIV test counseling, followed by a 3-session, 2-hour once-a-month intervention introducing them to vaginal lubricants (2 types of gels, suppositories) in addition to male and female condoms. Supplies were offered at months 4 and 5; assessments were at baseline, 6, and 12 months. RESULTS: At baseline, the majority of women reported minimal previous exposure to vaginal products and low levels of condom use. Participants' use of products was influenced by product characteristics and perceived partner acceptability; the majority of participants preferred drier products and suppository delivery systems. The basis for decisions regarding vaginal product acceptability changed over time and followed product exposure, and was greatly influenced by perceptions of partner acceptability. CONCLUSION: Results illustrate the influence of male partners on Zambian seronegative women's preferences for microbicidal products, and the change in preferred characteristics over time. © Copyright 2008 American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association.
Authors & Co-Authors
Jones, Deborah J.
United States, Miami
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Weiss, Stephen Marshall
United States, Miami
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Chitalu, Ndashi W.
Zambia, Lusaka
University of Zambia School of Medicine
Bwalya, Violet
Zambia, Lusaka
University of Zambia School of Medicine
Villar-Loubet, Olga M.
United States, Miami
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Statistics
Citations: 27
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181574dbf
ISSN:
01485717
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Study Locations
Zambia
Participants Gender
Male
Female