Abstract

Background: Condom bid protection against both unintended pregnancies as well as sexually transmitted infections. Condom use practice can reduce the increasing incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS. Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of married men regarding condom use. Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the urban slum area of Gangwadi with a sample of 320 married men. Pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire was used to elicit the required information. Percentages and chisquare test was applied for statistical analysis. Results: Condoms were considered by participants as an effective method for birth control (43.75%) and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (34.7%) respectively. Only (23.12%) of participants were using condom. A significant association found to be existing among knowledge, attitude and practices of condom use with that of age and socio economic status. Conclusion: The participant level of knowledge and practices towards condom use was low.

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