Barriers to condom use among women at risk of HIV/AIDS: a qualitative study from Iran
Journal Title: BMC Women's Health - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue
Abstract
The growing trend of women infected with HIV through sexual transmission is alarming. Factors influencing condom use have not yet been fully identified, especially in countries with conservative cultures and backgrounds. The present study aimed to explore the barriers of condom use in Iranian women at risk of HIV.
Authors and Affiliations
Razieh Lotfi, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Farideh Yaghmaei, Ebrahim Hajizadeh
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