Condom use: still a sexual health staple

Sex Health. 2012 Mar;9(1):1-3. doi: 10.1071/SH11111.

Abstract

This article introduces and summarizes the contents of this special edition. Given the exceptional potential of condoms to avert epidemics of sexually transmitted infections and teen or unintended pregnancy - even in low-resource environments - this in-depth examination of current knowledge, practice, and issues with condoms and their use is an important asset for educators and practitioners worldwide.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Attitude to Health*
  • Condoms / statistics & numerical data*
  • Contraception Behavior / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Global Health
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy in Adolescence / statistics & numerical data
  • Pregnancy, Unwanted
  • Sexual Behavior / statistics & numerical data*
  • Sexual Partners / psychology
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Young Adult