Open AccessMultiple Condom Use in Commercial Sex in Lamphun Province, Thailand
Author(s) -
Sungwal Rugpao,
Sodsai Tovanabutra,
Chris Beyrer,
D Nuntakuang,
Yupadee Yutabootr,
Tasanai Vongchak,
Melanie A. de Boer,
David D. Celentano,
Kenrad E. Nelson
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
sexually transmitted diseases
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.507
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1537-4521
pISSN - 0148-5717
DOI - 10.1097/00007435-199710000-00010
Subject(s) - condom , medicine , demography , family planning , developing country , sexually transmitted disease , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , developed country , population , gynecology , family medicine , environmental health , research methodology , economic growth , syphilis , sociology , economics
In an investigation of condom breakage in commercial sex, we found a high proportion of multiple condoms use. This study sought to ascertain the characteristics of brothel-based commercial sex workers (CSWs) and their clients; to identify the decision makers (clients and/or CSWs) active in choosing multiple condom use; and to determine whether there is an implicit hierarchy of condom use negotiation.