PROGRAM
Microbicides

Preclinical Trial Research and Preparation

Publications/Resources
Council researchers' names appear in boldface type.

2005
Braunstein, Sarah and Janneke van de Wijgert. "Preferences and practices related to vaginal lubrication: Implications for microbicide acceptability and clinical testing," Journal of Women's Health 14(5): 424–433. (abstract)

2004
"Paving the path: Preparing for microbicide introduction—Report of a qualitative study in South Africa." New York: EngenderHealth, International Partnership for Microbicides, University of Cape Town, and Population Council. (PDF) (PDF of executive summary)

2003
Braunstein, Sarah and Janneke van de Wijgert. “Cultural norms and behavior regarding vaginal lubrication during sex: Implications for the acceptability of vaginal microbicides for the prevention of HIV/STIs,” Robert H. Ebert Program on Critical Issues in Reproductive Health Publication Series. New York: Population Council. (PDF)

2002
"Motivations for and barriers to study participation," Population Briefs 8(1): 6. (full text)

2001
Elias, Christopher J. and Christiana Coggins. “Acceptability research on female-controlled barrier methods to prevent heterosexual transmission of HIV: Where have we been? Where are we going?” Journal of Women’s Health and Gender-Based Medicine
10(2): 163–173. (abstract)

Kanokwan, Tharawan, Chomnad Manopaiboon, Charlotte Ellertson, Khanchit Limpakarnjaranat, Supaporn Chaikummao, Peter H. Kilmarx, Kelly Blanchard, Christiana Coggins, Timothy D. Mastro, and Christopher J. Elias. “Women’s willingness to participate in microbicide trials in northern Thailand,” Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 28(2): 180–186. (abstract)

Population Council and International Family Health. The Case for Microbicides: A Global Priority, 2nd ed. New York: Population Council. (PDF)

2000
Coggins, Christiana, Kelly Blanchard, and Barbara Friedland. “Men’s attitudes towards a potential vaginal microbicide in Zimbabwe, Mexico and the USA,” Reproductive Health Matters 8(15): 132–141. (offsite abstract)

Coggins, Christiana, Mauricio Ramos Madrigal, and Alicia Llamas. 2000. "Men's attitudes toward vaginal product use: Farmers and taxi drivers in Mexico," report. New York: Population Council. (full text)

1999
Fonn, Sharon and C. Elizabeth McGrory. "Informing research on HIV prevention: A consultation–Report of a meeting." New York: Population Council. (PDF)

1998
Coggins, Christiana, Christopher J. Elias, Ronachai Atisook, Mary T. Bassett, Virginie Ettiègne-Traoré, Peter D. Ghys, Laura Jenkins-Woelk, Earmporn Thongkrajai, and Nancy L. VanDevanter. “A study of women’s preferences regarding the formulation of over-the-counter vaginal spermicides,” Robert H. Ebert Program on Critical Issues in Reproductive Health Publication Series. New York: Population Council. (PDF)

Heise, Lori, C. Elizabeth McGrory, and Susan Y. Wood. “Practical and ethical dilemmas in the clinical testing of microbicides: A report on a symposium.” New York: International Women’s Health Coalition. (electronic copy not available; please contact publications@popcouncil.org to request a hard copy of this publication)

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