[afro-nets] Effectiveness of condoms in preventing STI

[A Odutola <chpss_abo@yahoo.com>]

Effectiveness of condoms in preventing sexually
transmitted infections (STI)
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Effectiveness of condoms in preventing sexually transmitted in-
fections:
http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/82/6/en/454.pdf
Bulletin of the World Health Organisation 2004, 82: 454 - 461

This recent and exhaustive review provides up-to-date scientific
evidence showing "that condom use is associated with statisti-
cally significant protection of men and women against several
types of sexually transmitted infections; including HIV infec-
tion, Chlamydia infections, Gonorrhea, Herpes simplex type 2 vi-
rus and Syphilis. Condoms may also be effective in protecting
women against Trichomoniasis?."

While the effectiveness of condoms in STI prevention is not
100%, the authors conclude from the review that "condom promo-
tion represents an important component of comprehensive HIV and
STI-prevention strategies."

Get full report from:
http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/82/6/en/454.pdf


A. Odutola
mailto:chpss_abo@yahoo.com