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Disease Prevention
Female condom overlooked in fight against spread of HIV/AIDS
December 16th, 2004
While scientists work to find the "perfect" solution to preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, a reasonable option - the female condom - is not being promoted, especially in African and southeast Asian countries where the deadly virus is most prevalent, according to a new study. "While we're waiting for perfection, people are dying," said Amy Kaler, a sociology professor at the University of Alberta. In a paper published in the November/December 2004 issue of Culture, Health & Sexuality, Kaler presents findings that show female condoms are being dismissed as a viable method of protection for a number of reasons, including cost and availability in...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-12-16)
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