Title: Condom promotion and distribution.

POPLINE Document Number: 125514

Author(s):

Nyonyo V
Schapink D

Source citation:

In: HIV prevention and AIDS care in Africa. A district level approach, edited by Japheth Ng'weshemi, Ties Boerma, John Bennett and Dick Schapink. Amsterdam, Netherlands, Royal Tropical Institute, 1997. :185-202.

Abstract:

Condom promotion is an essential component of HIV/AIDS prevention programs. Although free condoms are available in Mwanza, Tanzania, increases in consistent condom use are proceeding slowly and there are too few consistent users in high-risk groups. Obstacles to more widespread condom use include low motivation, alcohol abuse, their prevention of conception, women's lack of power to negotiate condom use, misconceptions, religious opposition, and erratic contraceptive supplies. Condom promotion should emphasize the relational aspects of protection rather than present condom use merely as a technological solution. The obstacles to condom use need to be understood for each target group, and these groups should be encouraged to suggest possible distribution outlets. In Mwanza, condoms are provided to all guesthouse rooms, and peer educators distribute condoms to high-risk groups such as sex workers, truck drivers, and fishermen. Role plays can be effective in getting people to begin thinking about condom use. Since condom promotion interventions create an interest in condom use, it is imperative that condoms are available for distribution at the same time. Districts need to learn how to ensure that adequate numbers of condoms are available within their areas. This chapter outlines methods for estimating yearly demand for condoms in a district from past consumption, population-based data, or program targets.

Keywords:

Tanzania
HIV Prevention
AIDS Prevention
Social Marketing
Condom
Promotion
Contraceptive Distribution
Obstacles
Planning
Logistics
Africa, Eastern
Africa, Sub Saharan
Africa
Developing Countries
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
AIDS
Marketing
Economic Factors
Barrier Methods
Contraceptive Methods
Contraception
Family Planning
Distributional Activities
Program Activities
Programs
Organization and Administration
Management