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HIV/AIDS
Researchers develop new tool to predict who will use microbicides
April 3rd, 2008
Using a new tool designed to measure a woman's willingness to use a microbicide (topical gels designed to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV), researchers at The Miriam Hospital and Brown University found that women who have used protective methods in the past, and those with casual sexual partners were more willing to use a microbicide compared to their peers. Although a safe and effective microbicide has not been identified yet, several candidates are now undergoing clinical efficacy trials. The complete study is published in the November 2007 issue of Healthy Psychology. "The results may seem to be an obvious finding, but they are important...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-03)
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