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. 2009 Dec;99(12):2178-80.
doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2008.152298. Epub 2009 Oct 15.

The NYC Condom: use and acceptability of New York City's branded condom

Ryan C Burke  1 , Juliet Wilson, Kyle T Bernstein, Nicholas Grosskopf, Christopher Murrill, Blayne Cutler, Monica Sweeney, Elizabeth M Begier
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The NYC Condom: use and acceptability of New York City's branded condom

Ryan C Burke et al. Am J Public Health. 2009 Dec.

Abstract

We assessed awareness and experience with the NYC Condom via surveys at 7 public events targeting priority condom distribution populations during 2007. Most respondents (76%) were aware of NYC Condoms. Of those that had obtained them, 69% had used them. Most (80%) wanted alternative condoms offered for free: 22% wanted ultra-thin, 18% extra-strength, and 14% larger-size. Six months after the NYC Condom launch, we found high levels of awareness and use. Because many wanted alternative condoms, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene began distributing the 3 most-requested alternatives.

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