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ArticleContraception: X2023

Female condom color and scent preference in Durban, South Africa.

Mags Beksinska, Jenni Smit, Amanda Mona, Virginia Maphumulo, Nonhlanhla Mphili, Nontsikelelo Manzini-Matebula, Thato Chidarikire

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Article in Contraception: X, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Mags BeksinskaMatCH Research Unit (MRU), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Durban, South Africa.
Jenni SmitMatCH Research Unit (MRU), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Durban, South Africa.
Amanda MonaMatCH Research Unit (MRU), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Durban, South Africa.
Virginia MaphumuloMatCH Research Unit (MRU), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Durban, South Africa.
Nonhlanhla MphiliMatCH Research Unit (MRU), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Durban, South Africa.
Nontsikelelo Manzini-MatebulaUNFPA, Pretoria, South Africa.
Thato ChidarikireDepartment of Health, South Africa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: To assess preferences for female condom (FC) colors and scents. Study design: Women aged 18-40 years were randomized to one of three FCs (FC2, Cupid1, Cupid2) two of which offered a choice of color and scent (red/strawberry, purple/vanilla, natural/unscented). Women could choose any variety within condom types while participating in an FC contraceptive efficacy study in South Africa. Results: One hundred and thirty-three women were allocated to each FC type. Strawberry was the most popular variety for both FC2 and Cupid1 (60.9%, 78.3% respectively). Some women chose more than one variety but few chose the natural. Conclusions: Data support a clear preference for colored and scented FCs. Implications: These data can inform FC programme managers to predict demand for different varieties of FC and can adjust supply of FCs accordingly.

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