Brief report on the effect of providing single versus assorted brand name condoms to hospital patients: a descriptive study

Brief report on the effect of providing single versus assorted brand name condoms to hospital patients: a descriptive study

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Abstract Objectives This study examined condom acquisition by persons in a hospital setting when single versus assorted brand name condoms were provided.Methods Bosch Logixx HBM56B551B Built-In Double Electric Oven Condom receptacles were placed in exam rooms of two clinics.During Phase 1, a single brand name was provided; for Phase 2, assorted brand names were added.Number of condoms taken was recorded for each phase.Results For one clinic there was nearly a two-fold increase in number of condoms taken (Phase Art 1 to Phase 2); for the second clinic there was negligible difference in number of condoms taken.

Conclusions The provision of assorted brand name condoms, over a single brand name, can serve to increase condom acquisition.Locations of condoms and target population characteristics are related factors.