HIV/AIDS
Report summarizes HIV/AIDS study findings from Oregon State University
Published in AIDS Weekly, May 19th, 2008
"Given the immediate need for physical cervical barrier methods like the diaphragm to protect against HIV/STIs, understanding what factors influence the acceptability of these products and how to overcome obstacles to their use is important. We explored perceptions of the diaphragm and factors that might enhance its acceptability in 25 focus groups with racially/ethnically diverse young women in the U.S. at risk for HIV/STIs (N = 140)," investigators in the United States report.
"Women believed the diaphragm has positive attributes, and most indicated they would be more likely to use the diaphragm if they were confident they could use it correctly and it protected...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2008-05-19)
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