ArticleBioMed research international2021
Prevalence of Consistent Condom Use and Associated Factors among Serodiscordant Couples in Ethiopia, 2020: A Mixed-Method Study.
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- Condom use and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2026Pooled it
- Consistent condom utilization among sexually active HIV positive individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2024Pooled it
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- Condomless sexual encounters among female sex workers included in a longitudinal coital diary study in Zimbabwe.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Regional and cultural determinants of condom use attitudes among HIV seropositive heterosexuals in Ghana: A cross-sectional study.SAGE open medicine · 2025Article
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Risk Perception, Condom Utilization, and Associated Factors Among Youths (15-24 Years of Age) in Gashena Town, Northeast Ethiopia: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study.AIDS research and treatment · 2025Article
- Prevalence and factors associated with inconsistent condom use among female sex workers in Ethiopia: findings from the national biobehavioral survey, 2020.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Sexual behaviours and correlates of condom use among HIV-discordant couples from eastern China: a cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2023Article
- Factors Associated with Condom Use Among Out-of-School Young People on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Central Uganda.HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2022Article
- Psychosocial support for HIV serodiscordant couples.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2022Article
- Consistent condom use and its associated factors among human immunodeficiency virus-positive pregnant women in Ethiopia.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- From Belief to Behaviour: Why Condom Use Attitudes Alone Fail to Predict Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Ghana's Western and Central Regions. A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHeterosexual transmission within serodiscordant relationships is the core source of new HIV infections. Although consistent condom use can significantly reduce HIV transmission risk among serodiscordant couples, it has not been extensively studied in Ethiopia. Consequently, the current study looked at the proportion of serodiscordant couples in Ethiopia who used condoms consistently and the factors associated with that.
methodsA cross-sectional was conducted from October 2019 to June 2020. For the quantitative findings to be more robust and reliable, a qualitative design was incorporated. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Qualitative data were collected using gender-matched four focus group discussions. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with consistent condom use. The statistical significance of the variables was declared at a
resultsThis study confirmed that the proportion of consistent condom use was 58.4% [95% CI: 53.1-63.1%]. After controlling for all other variables, unmarried partners, adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.44 [95% CI: 0.229-0.877] and students and employees, AOR = 0.33 [95% CI: 0.130-0.846] and AOR = 0.39 [95% CI: 0.165-0.939], respectively, were less likely consistently use condoms, whereas couples living together, AOR = 1.86 [95% CI: 1.197-2.195], receiving counseling about condom use, AOR = 1.90 [95% CI: 1.182-3.076], and having more knowledge about HIV, AOR = 1.61 [95% CI: 1.031-2.525] were more likely to use condoms consistently.
conclusionDespite its importance, the proportion of consistent condom use among serodiscordant couples was significantly low. To improve condom use consistently, planners, policymakers, and health care practitioners should consider the factors listed above when making decisions. There should be an increased focus on student and employee intervention as well.
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