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. 1995 Winter;28(4):465-6.
doi: 10.1901/jaba.1995.28-465.

Effect of dispenser location on taking free condoms in an outpatient cocaine abuse treatment clinic

D R Carrigan  1 , K C Kirby, D B Marlowe
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Effect of dispenser location on taking free condoms in an outpatient cocaine abuse treatment clinic

D R Carrigan et al. J Appl Behav Anal. 1995 Winter.

Abstract

Crack cocaine use increases risky sexual behavior and HIV exposure; therefore, safe sexual practices should be encouraged during cocaine addiction treatment. Research indicates that placing condom dispensers in private restrooms increases taking free condoms. We investigated two other dispenser locations (a day room vs. counselors' offices) and found that substantially more condoms were taken when dispensers were in the day room. This is an important issue for public health facilities without private restrooms.

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