Condoms Count: Meeting the Need in the Era of HIV/AIDS.Condoms Count: Meeting the Need in the Era of HIV/AIDS Population Action International 2002 and 2004 update This report examines the essential role of condoms in the fight against AIDS, the history and effectiveness of condom 1. condom - The protective plastic bag that accompanies 3.5-inch microfloppy diskettes. Rarely, also used of (paper) disk envelopes. Unlike the write protect tab, the condom (when left on) not only impedes the practice of SEX but has also been shown to have a high failure use, and cost effectiveness compared with other HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. interventions. It discusses how many condoms are needed, who should pay for them, and how and to whom they should be promoted. It recommends making bath male and female condoms available to everyone who needs them, when and wherever they want them, more money more effectively used, and unwavering political commitment to preventing the spread of HIV. The latest available figures (for 2002) show that condom donations to the countries in greatest need varied between nil and 13 condoms per man per year, with fewer than 5 condoms per man per year to the vast majority of countries. The number donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. has increased, but is expected to fall again as recent rises are due to one-off contributions. Donor funding is also falling. Available from: Population Action International Washington DC, USA E-mail: pubinq@popact.org Web: <www.populationaction.org/resources/ publications/condomscount> |
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