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- Title
A Randomized Crossover Study Evaluating the Use and Acceptability of the SILCS Diaphragm Compared to Vaginal Applicators for Vaginal Gel Delivery.
- Authors
Beksinska, Mags; Greener, Ross; Smit, Jenni; Maphumulo, Busi; Mphili, Nonhlanhla; Kilbourne-Brook, Maggie; Coffey, Patricia S.
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
SOUTH Africa; PATIENT satisfaction; CONTRACEPTION; VAGINAL diaphragms; PHARMACEUTICAL gels; HEALTH services accessibility; TECHNOLOGY; EQUIPMENT &; supplies; RANDOMIZED controlled trials
- Publication
AIDS & Behavior, 2018, Vol 22, Issue 1, p127
- ISSN
1090-7165
- Publication type
Report
- DOI
10.1007/s10461-017-1913-4