May 2002

The Female Condom:
Dynamics of Use in Urban Zimbabwe

Study Methods

The study used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. An intercept survey was conducted with women and men exiting a random sample of urban outlets that sell both Protector Plus™ male condoms and care™ female condoms. Four types of sales outlets were included in the study: pharmacies, super-markets, small stores, and such nontraditional outlets as service stations, department stores, and beer halls. In total, 493 female condom users, 633 male condom users, and 624 non-users were included in the survey analyses upon which this report is based. Male and female users of the female condom also participated in in-depth interviews and focus groups.

All data collection methods were anonymous, and oral informed consent was obtained in the respondent’s local language.

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