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How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect unmet need for condoms at a population level? (Natsal-COVID)
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- Dema, Emily (author)
- University College London, London, UK
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- Sonnenberg, Pam (author)
- University College London, London, UK
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- Gibbs, Jo (author)
- University College London, London, UK
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- Conolly, Anne (author)
- NatCen Social Research, London, UK
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- Willis, Malachi (author)
- University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Riddell, Julie (author)
- University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Pérez, Raquel Bosó (author)
- University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Copas, Andrew J. (author)
- University College London, London, UK
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- Tanton, Clare (author)
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Bonell, Chris (author)
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Clifton, Soazig (author)
- NatCen Social Research, London, UK
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- Oeser, Clarissa (author)
- University College London, London, UK
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- Unemo, Magnus, 1970- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper,Region Örebro län
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- Mercer, Catherine H. (author)
- University College London, London, UK
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- Mitchell, Kirstin R. (author)
- University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Field, Nigel (author)
- University College London, London, UK
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- BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2022
- 2022
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In: Sexually Transmitted Infections. - : BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. - 1368-4973 .- 1472-3263. ; 98:Suppl. 1, s. A42-A42
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- Introduction: Use of condoms to prevent STIs/HIV and unplanned pregnancy remains important during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is unknown whether the pandemic affected condom access and which population groups were most impacted.Methods: 6658 participants (18-59y) completed a cross-sectional web survey one-year after the initial British lockdown from 23 March 2020. Quota-based sampling and weighting resulted in a sample that was quasi-representative of the British population. We report the prevalence of unmet need for condoms because of the pandemic among sexually-experienced participants aged 18-44 years (n=2869). Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) quantify associations with demographic and behavioural factors.Results: Overall, 6.9% of women and 16.2% of men reported unmet need for condoms in the past year because of the pandemic. This was more likely to be reported by participants who: were aged 18-24 years vs. 35-44 (AOR: men 2.25 [95%CI:1.26-4.01], women 2.95[1.42-6.16]); were Black or Black British vs. White (men 2.86 [1.45-5.66], women 1.93 [1.03-8.30]); reported same-sex sex vs. not (past five years; men 2.85 [1.68-4.86], women 5.00 [2.48-10.08]); or ≥1 new relationships vs. not (past year, men 5.85 [3.55-9.66], women 6.38 [3.24-12.59]). Men, but not women, reporting STI-related service use (past year) were more likely to report unmet need for condoms compared to men that did not report service use (3.83 [2.18-6.71]).Discussion: Unmet need for condoms because of the pandemic was more likely to be reported by populations at higher risk of adverse sexual health outcomes, including STI/HIV transmission. Improved access to free/low-cost condoms is crucial for all.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Infektionsmedicin (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Infectious Medicine (hsv//eng)
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Dema, Emily
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Sonnenberg, Pam
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Gibbs, Jo
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Conolly, Anne
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Willis, Malachi
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Riddell, Julie
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Pérez, Raquel Bo ...
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Copas, Andrew J.
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Tanton, Clare
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Bonell, Chris
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Clifton, Soazig
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Oeser, Clarissa
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Unemo, Magnus, 1 ...
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Mercer, Catherin ...
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Mitchell, Kirsti ...
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Field, Nigel
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Örebro University