Title: Improving topical microbicide applicators for use in resource-poor settings.

POPLINE Document Number: 194569

Author(s):

Vail JG
Cohen JA
Kelly KL

Source citation:

American Journal of Public Health, 2004 Jul 1;94(7):1089-1092.

Abstract:

With more than 60 potential microbicides being assessed in preclinical or clinical trials, most attention has been centered on products intended for topical application, with much less research conducted on the applicators that will be used to deliver the microbicides. However, applicator design relates to safety, efficacy, and acceptability. As the foundation for a more systematic approach to evaluating and possibly improving designs for topical microbicide applicators, we conducted a literature review and a series of interviews with microbicide developers, trial investigators, and trial sponsors. Our findings indicate that issues concerning applicator safety, reuse, and cost warrant further investigation. (author's)

Keywords:

United States
Developing Countries
Literature Review
Research Report
Interviews
Low Income Population
Population At Risk
Microbicides
Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention
HIV Prevention
Economic Factors
Safety
Developed Countries
North America
Americas
Data Collection
Research Methodology
Social Class
Socioeconomic Status
Socioeconomic Factors
Drugs
Treatment
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Reproductive Tract Infections
Infections
Diseases
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Public Health
Health