Condoms and the prevention of AIDS: improving and promoting condoms may be a more effective tactic than monogamy, drugs or vaccines in fighting AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Pinkerton, S.D.; Abramson, P.R.

American Scientist 85(4): 364-373

1997


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-0996
DOI: 10.2307/27856814
Document Number: 363442
This article discusses the history of the condom, and examines the efficacy of the condom in controlling the spread of HIV. It is argued that in most cases the reproductive rate of infection is reduced more through the consistent use of condoms than by limiting the number of sexual partners. Given the problems of costs, accessibility and long-term efficacy of preventive vaccines and drugs against HIV, it is concluded that improving and promoting condoms may be a more effective tactic than monogamy, drugs or vaccines in fighting AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

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