Population Reports articles from September 1990

Population Reports archives from September 1990

Condoms - now more than ever.
September 1, 1990... About 6,000 million condoms may have been used in 1990. But, by rough estimate, condoms were needed in more than 13,000 million acts of sexual intercourse that risked unwanted pregnancy, AIDS, an/or other sexually transmitted diseases. ...

The gap between use and need. (Condoms - Now More Than Ever)
September 1, 1990... About 6,000 million condoms are being used each year. But more than twice as many--13,000 million condoms--should be used to protect the health and lives of men and women. Closing this gap is a crucial public health challenge. The gap is...

How effective are condoms? (includes information on how to use condoms and tips for condom care) (Condoms - Now More Than Ever)
September 1, 1990... Condoms can prevent both pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Laboratory studies show that sperm and disease-causing organisms cannot pass through an intact latex condom. Epidemiologic studies of condom users confirm that...

Promoting condoms. (includes interview with Mechai Viravaidya of the Population & Community Development Association of Thailand) (Condoms - Now More Than Ever)
September 1, 1990... How do you promote a product that many people do not like to use, that provides few immediate rewards, and that, for many, calls to mind distrust, immorality, and disease? This is the question that people promoting condom use are trying to...

Counseling condom users. (includes information on condoms for youth) (Condoms - Now More Than Ever)
September 1, 1990... Condom promotion can set the state for condom use by informing people and engaging their interest. But often more is needed before people will use condoms successfully. Counseling--face-to-face communication between provider and client--helps...

Making condoms more available. (includes information on planning and managing condom supplies) (Condoms - Now More Than Ever)
September 1, 1990... In many countries obtaining condoms is becoming easier. Still, many people cannot get condoms easily, regularly, and cheaply. As promotion increases demand, family planning and STD control programs, donor agencies, and condom manufacturers...

Ensuring high-quality condoms. (includes information on new condoms for men & barrier methods for women) (Condoms - Now More Than Ever)
September 1, 1990... Clearly, making consistently high-quality condoms is crucial. Defining "quality" and ensuring consistent quality in production are the goals of condom standards and testing. The continuing effort to reach consensus on standards and tests has...