Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2014, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (2): 89-91.

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Acceptability of Woman′s Condom among 30 Couples in Shanghai,China

WANG Cai-yan,HUANG Zi-rong,QIAN Jin-feng   

  1. Department of Family Planning,Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital,Fudan University,Shanghai 200011,China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2014-03-15 Online:2014-03-15
  • Contact: HUANG Zi-rong

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the performance,acceptability and safety of Woman′s Condom(WC) in China. Methods:This is a single-arm,open study. 30 couples were enrolled into the study and asked to use 4 WCs in 3 weeks. Data were collected via questionnaires and interviews. Results:WC is easy to use. 79.3% users reported the insertion process was easy,20.7% moderate and none difficult. WC location did not move during intercourse. For the affection on sexual pleasure,86.2% females and 69.0% males answered "no affect",3.4% females and 3.4% males "enhanced" and 10.3% females and 27.6% males "interfered". 96.6% females and 93.1% males expressed "satisfactory" or "okay" for the general feel of WC,only 3.4% females and 6.9% males expressed "unsatisfactory". The incidence of adverse events was 0.4%(1/234). Conclusions:The Woman′s Condom is easy to use,stable and acceptable,with high comfort level and satisfaction.

Key words: Contraceptive devices, female, Condoms, female, Sexual behavior, Patient satisfaction