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The latex condom is the only contraceptive method proven to reduce the risk of all STDs, including HIV. This monograph provides a comprehensive review of recent advances in latex condom research regarding effectiveness, manufacturing, quality assurance, performance in human use, acceptability and user behaviors. Written and edited by researchers, product compliance specialists and policy experts at FHI, it also summarizes future directions for manufacturing and designing the latex product, research priorities on acceptability and behavioral issues, and advances in non-latex alternatives. Introduction: Why a Monograph on Latex Condoms? -- JoAnn H. Lewis Chapter 1: Pregnancy and STD Prevention -- Paul J. Feldblum Chapter 2: Acceptability of Condoms -- User Behaviors and Product Attributes -- Alan B. Spruyt and William R. Finger
Chapter 3: User Behaviors and Characteristics Related to Condom Failure -- Alan B. Spruyt Chapter 4: Recent Advances in the Research, Development and Manufacture of Latex Rubber Condoms -- Caroline E. Gilmore
Chapter 5: Standards, Specifications and Tests -- William P. Schellstede, Eli J. Carter and William R. Finger
Chapter 6: Comparing Laboratory Tests with Human Use -- Eli J. Carter and Markus J. Steiner
Chapter 7: The Development of Non-latex Condoms -- Caroline E. Gilmore Chapter 8: Conclusion -- What We Know and Research Priorities -- Erin T. McNeill
Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Erin T. McNeill |
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