Chaya N; International Conference on AIDS (15th : 2004 : Bangkok, Thailand).

Int Conf AIDS. 2004 Jul 11-16; 15: abstract no. TuPeD5005.

Population Action International, Washington, DC, United States

Issues: The need for condoms is projected to increase over the next decade in the developing world. Fueling this increase is high or rising HIV prevalence in many countries and the large number of young people entering their reproductive years. Despite the critical need for condoms as an essential HIV prevention strategy in the developing world, support for condoms has not kept up with rising need. Description: Levels and trends of donor support for condoms are analyzed from data collected by UNFPA on donor support for contraceptives. A rough picture on the role of the private and public sector in condom provision is derived from data available from countries where these sectors play a significant role in condom provision. Lessons learned: The sources of condoms vary enormously from one country/region to another. Condom supply is donor dependent in sub-Saharan Africa where both private and public sectors play a minimal role. In comparison, many countries in Asia are self-sufficient for condoms. Donors supplied, through grant support only and excluding loans, around 970 and 950 million male condoms in the developing world in 1990 and 2000 respectively. Developing country governments are increasingly providing condoms. However, many governments have difficulty promoting condoms in the face of social and political resistance or a lack of programmatic expertise. Recommendations: Additional resources are needed from donors, developing country governments and the private commercial sector - both for condom promotion and distribution. Better coordination among the various sectors and market segmentation would ensure greatest impact. There is potential for greater commercial sector involvement in condom promotion and provision.

Publication Types:

• Meeting Abstracts

Keywords:

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Advertising as Topic
• Africa South of the Sahara
• Asia
• Commerce
• Condoms
• Condoms, Female
• Developing Countries
• HIV Infections
• Health Services Needs and Demand
• Male
• Private Sector
• Public Sector
• United Nations

Other ID:

• GWAIDS0038599

UI: 102282815

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