CONDOM USE BY NORPLANT USERS AT RISK FOR SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED DISEASES

Background: Norplant is highly effective for long-term pregnancy prevention. Norplant users might not use condoms, and they may acquire human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted diseases as a consequence. Goal of this Study: The goal of this study was to assess condom use among Norplant users at risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Study Design: Telephone interviews were conducted with 177 sexually active Norplant users to measure risk for sexually transmitted disease and condom use. Results: According to the measures used in this study, 42% of the study subjects were at risk for sexually transmitted disease and 38% of those at highest risk did not use condoms. Conclusions. Intervention to protect Norplant users from sexually transmitted disease is indicated.