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Female condom shortage in Kenya

MOMBASA, 9 March 2009 (PlusNews) - A shortage of free female condoms in public hospitals in Kenya's Coast Province is compromising the ability of women to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

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Kenya

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2009-03-09

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Why use it

Imagine a device that can be worn by a woman during sex...

How to use it

Instructions on the use of the female condom

The facts

Why female condoms should be accessible for all

Acceptability

Acceptance levels vary from 41 to 95 per cent

Effectiveness

Making female condoms available prevents HIV infections and unwanted pregnancies

Variety

We need an increase in variety of female condoms