Female condom color and scent preference in Durban, South Africa

Q2 Medicine

Contraception: X Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.conx.2023.100095

Mags Beksinska , Jenni Smit , Amanda Mona , Virginia Maphumulo , Nonhlanhla Mphili , Nontsikelelo Manzini-Matebula , Thato Chidarikire

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Abstract

Objectives

To assess preferences for female condom (FC) colors and scents.

Study design

Women aged 18–40 years were randomized to one of three FCs (FC2, Cupid1, Cupid2) two of which offered a choice of color and scent (red/strawberry, purple/vanilla, natural/unscented). Women could choose any variety within condom types while participating in an FC contraceptive efficacy study in South Africa.

Results

One hundred and thirty-three women were allocated to each FC type. Strawberry was the most popular variety for both FC2 and Cupid1 (60.9%, 78.3% respectively). Some women chose more than one variety but few chose the natural.

Conclusions

Data support a clear preference for colored and scented FCs.

Implications

These data can inform FC programme managers to predict demand for different varieties of FC and can adjust supply of FCs accordingly.

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南非德班女性避孕套的颜色和气味偏好

目的评价对女用避孕套（FC）颜色和气味的偏好。研究设计将18-40岁的女性随机分为三种FC（FC2、Cupid 1、Cupid 2）中的一种，其中两种提供颜色和气味选择（红色/草莓色、紫色/香草色、天然/无气味）。在南非进行的一项FC避孕效果研究中，女性可以选择任何类型的避孕套。结果133名女性被分配到每种FC类型中。草莓是FC2和Cupid1最受欢迎的品种（分别为60.9%和78.3%）。一些女性选择了不止一种，但很少有女性选择天然的。结论数据支持对有色和香味FC的明显偏好。含义这些数据可以为FC项目经理预测不同品种FC的需求，并可以相应地调整FC的供应。

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Contraception: X Medicine-Obstetrics and Gynecology

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