EFFECT OF DISPENSER LOCATION ON TAKING FREE CONDOMS IN AN OUTPATIENT COCAINE ABUSE TREATMENT CLINIC

Authors
CARRIGAN DR KIRBY KC MARLOWE DB
Citation
Dr. Carrigan et al., EFFECT OF DISPENSER LOCATION ON TAKING FREE CONDOMS IN AN OUTPATIENT COCAINE ABUSE TREATMENT CLINIC, Journal of applied behavior analysis, 28(4), 1995, pp. 465-466
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology, Clinical
Journal title
Journal of applied behavior analysis → ACNP
ISSN journal
00218855
Volume
28
Issue
4
Year of publication
1995
Pages
465 - 466
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-8855(1995)28:4<465:EODLOT>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Crack cocaine use increases risky sexual behavior and HIV exposure; th erefore, safe sexual practices should be encouraged during cocaine add iction 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 fou nd 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.