This information sheet provides evidence concerning the use of the male latex condom to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, genital ulcer diseases, and HPV infections. The evidence is based on information about how different STDs are transmitted, the physical properties of condoms, the anatomic coverage or protection that condoms provide, and epidemiologic studies assessing condom use and STD risk. The information sheet updates previous CDC fact sheets on male condom effectiveness for STD prevention by incorporating additional evidence-based findings from published epidemiologic studies.
Audiences:
Government Employees
Publication Language:
Spanish
Focus Area:
HIV and AIDS
STD/STI
Subjects:
Condoms
Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections
Publication Date:
2009
Format:
Information Sheet
3 p.: col.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
34673