1.  Title: Empowering women with the female condom. Author: Mqhayi M; Beksinska M; Smit J Source: Global AIDSLink. 2004 Apr-May;(85):16-17. Abstract: "The female condom is suitable for all women because, whether you are married, single or having lots of partners, you are in control. You are the one who has to insert it, so if anyone does not want to use it, then they can leave [without having sex]," said a 35-year-old married woman from the Western Cape. Female-controlled barrier methods are being advocated in South Africa to reduce unwanted pregnancies and high rates of sexually transmitted infections like HIV, since male condom use is low and inconsistent, and few women are empowered to insist on their use. To increase the options available to South African women, the South African Department of Health (DOH) introduced the female condom (FC) at selected primary health clinics and Planned Parenthood Association of South Africa (PPASA) sites across the country. This program, which began in June 1998, was initiated by the National Department of Health (NDOH), and designed and implemented by the Reproductive Health Research Unit (RHRU) of Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, with technical assistance from Family Health International (FHI). The Society for Family Health (SFH) has been responsible for implementing the social marketing component, selling female condoms mostly via pharmaceutical wholesalers. (excerpt) Language: English Keywords: SOUTH AFRICA | WOMEN | CONDOM USE | FEMALE CONDOM | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | Demographic Factors | Population | Risk Reduction Behavior | Behavior | Vaginal Barrier Methods | Barrier Methods | Contraceptive Methods | Contraception | Family Planning | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Diseases Document Number: 195364 |
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