Brief report on the effect of providing single versus assorted brand name condoms to hospital patients: a descriptive study
Objectives
This study examined condom acquisition by persons in a hospital setting when single versus assorted brand name condoms were provided.
Methods
Condom receptacles were placed in exam rooms of two clinics. During Phase 1, a single brand name was provided; for Phase 2, assorted brand names were added. Number of condoms taken was recorded for each phase.
Results
For one clinic there was nearly a two-fold increase in number of condoms taken (Phase 1 to Phase 2); for the second clinic there was negligible difference in number of condoms taken.
Conclusions
The provision of assorted brand name condoms, over a single brand name, can serve to increase condom acquisition. Locations of condoms and target population characteristics are related factors.
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| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| bureauCode |
[ "009:25" ] |
| contactPoint |
{ "fn": "NIH", "@type": "vcard:Contact", "hasEmail": "mailto:info@nih.gov" } |
| description | Objectives This study examined condom acquisition by persons in a hospital setting when single versus assorted brand name condoms were provided. Methods Condom receptacles were placed in exam rooms of two clinics. During Phase 1, a single brand name was provided; for Phase 2, assorted brand names were added. Number of condoms taken was recorded for each phase. Results For one clinic there was nearly a two-fold increase in number of condoms taken (Phase 1 to Phase 2); for the second clinic there was negligible difference in number of condoms taken. Conclusions The provision of assorted brand name condoms, over a single brand name, can serve to increase condom acquisition. Locations of condoms and target population characteristics are related factors. |
| distribution |
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| identifier | https://healthdata.gov/api/views/qhbm-e46w |
| issued | 2025-07-14 |
| keyword |
[ "condom-access", "hospital-patients", "nih", "risk-reduction", "sexual-health" ] |
| landingPage | https://healthdata.gov/d/qhbm-e46w |
| modified | 2025-09-06 |
| programCode |
[ "009:034" ] |
| publisher |
{ "name": "National Institutes of Health", "@type": "org:Organization" } |
| theme |
[ "NIH" ] |
| title | Brief report on the effect of providing single versus assorted brand name condoms to hospital patients: a descriptive study |
