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  • Title: Microbicide acceptability among high-risk urban U.S. women: experiences and perceptions of sexually transmitted HIV prevention.
    Author: Weeks MR, Mosack KE, Abbott M, Sylla LN, Valdes B, Prince M.
    Journal: Sex Transm Dis; 2004 Nov; 31(11):682-90. PubMed ID: 15502677.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to measure microbicide acceptability among high-risk women in Hartford, Connecticut, and contextual factors likely to affect acceptability and use. GOAL: The goal of this study was to assess usefulness of microbicides for HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention for high-risk women. STUDY: Ethnographic interviews (n = 75) and a survey (n = 471) explored women's perspectives on HIV/STI prevention, vaginal contraceptives similar to microbicides, and microbicide acceptability. Participants (n = 94) in a 2-week behavioral trial used an over-the-counter vaginal moisturizer to simulate microbicide use during sex with primary, casual, and/or paying partners. RESULTS: Findings showed limited experience with vaginal contraceptives, but high interest in microbicides as an alternative to condoms, indicated by an acceptability index score of 2.73 (standard deviation, 0.49; scale of 1-4) in the overall sample. General microbicide acceptability varied by ethnicity, prior contraceptive and violence/abuse experiences, relationship power, and other attitudinal factors. The simulation trial indicated significant willingness to use the product in various locations and with all types of partners. CONCLUSIONS: Vaginal microbicides may improve prevention outcomes for high-risk inner-city women.
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