A Randomized Crossover Study Evaluating the Use and Acceptability of the SILCS Diaphragm Compared to Vaginal Applicators for Vaginal Gel Delivery.

Autor:	Beksinska, Mags, Greener, Ross, Smit, Jenni, Maphumulo, Busi, Mphili, Nonhlanhla, Kilbourne-Brook, Maggie, Coffey, Patricia S.
Předmět:	PATIENT satisfaction CONTRACEPTION VAGINAL diaphragms PHARMACEUTICAL gels HEALTH services accessibility TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT & supplies RANDOMIZED controlled trials
Zdroj:	AIDS & Behavior; Jan2018, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p127-132, 6p
Abstrakt:	Introduction: This study aimed to assess acceptability and preferences for the SILCS diaphragm for vaginal gel delivery compared to a prefilled applicator. Methods: A randomized crossover study among 115 women in South Africa, using both methods during five sex acts. Results: We found no significant differences in acceptability between the two products. Experience of gel leakage after sex was greater when inserted via applicator. More women were interested in SILCS/gel for multipurpose protection (68%) than in either SILCS alone (17%) or microbicide gel alone (14%). Conclusions: A SILCS gel delivery system for multipurpose prevention seems feasible and acceptable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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