 AIDS
epidemic- High rates of other STDs
- Successful community-based marketing and distribution
- Need for a wide choice
of methods
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Forty years ago, the male condom and female diaphragm, along
with traditional methods, such as withdrawal, were the primary
reversible methods for pregnancy prevention. But the development
of oral contraceptives, modern intrauterine devices and other
methods changed that. These newer methods have usually been
favored by family planning providers. However, interest in barrier
methods has increased in recent years for several reasons. The
AIDS epidemic and high rates of other STDs have focused attention
on methods that can protect against these diseases. Community-based
marketing campaigns have been able to change people’s views
about using condoms on a broad scale, especially in Africa.
Also, family planning providers and users are recognizing the
importance of having a wide range of contraceptive choices to
meet a variety of reproductive health needs.
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