The document summarizes the findings of a study on condom usage and sexual behaviors among various target groups in Vietnam. Key findings include:
- The average age of respondents was 29.5 years, with sex workers and drug users being youngest. Education levels varied across groups.
- Half of respondents were living with sexual partners, over 1/3 were married. Single/no partners was highest for MSM.
- Alcohol consumption was common, with over 65% drinking at least weekly. Drug use was reported by 16%, most commonly heroin.
- Risk awareness of unprotected sex was high but some groups like MSM, IDUs, and sex workers showed misperceptions of risk.
49. Objective 1: determining incidence of usage based on setting assumptions for parameter setting Age 15 to 50 abstinence 5% Condon usage Per encounter Sexual behavior High / low risk Definitions must be examined to identify volume
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56. Price matrix High Low 3,000vnd 500vnd 1,500 750vnd 2000 Fiesta Realistic price for most Perceived Quality Realistic MSTC Price Quality Lube sachet Perceived av. Condom Price = 1,200 vnd
77. Community Member – Sex partners by locations There is a higher percentage of irregular female partners among CM group in Hanoi, Quang Ninh and Danang.
78. Male Sex Trade Clients (MSTC) focus - Demographics and Sex Partners -
103. HIV/AIDS awareness – personal link with HIV/AIDS A large proportion are already aware of HIV/AIDS in the society. This figure is significantly higher in Cantho, Quang Ninh and Hai Phong
122. Age of 1 st sex All experienced their first sex at an early age. Most were before 20. Safe sex practices and HIV/AIDS prevention education should be aimed at the youth, and reflect youth values Average Age 18 19 18 20 22 19 20 20
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126. Number of Sex Partners and Types of Partners over a Period of Time
141. Condom habits among MSM 59% 19% 72% 20% Oral (n=72) 41% Anal (n=63) 81% Hand-sex (n=67) 28% Masturbation (n=35) 80% MSM (N=75) From “rarely” to “every time” Never Many MSM do not understand the risk of unprotected sex among MSM
168. Condom or not - by those who did not use condom at first sex More than half of those who did not use a condom at first sex recognize the importance of protected sex with sex workers. Commercial partners
169. Condom or not – By those who used condom at 1 st sex According to those who used a condom at first sex, the use of a condom in sex with commercial partners is considered a “must. However, at 70%, this figure is expected to increase in the future. Commercial partners
171. Perception of condom Half of the survey sample believes that users have diseases. Key function of condom is limited to pregnancy prevention. Seen as a stigma to those who use Emotive benefits of condoms are not yet established
172. Perception of condom – by cities Almost all think of condom as a “pregnancy prevention” Controversial opinion about condoms, especially in Hai Phong for it can be seen as setting the mood and prolonging sex performance, but it is also believed to reduce pleasure of sex and make sex less fun. It is more “fun’ in Cantho
173. Perception of condom – by users and non-users of condoms Minor differences between how condoms are perceived by users and non-users, especially in terms of “fun”, “trust partners” and “users of condom have diseases” People who use condoms do not trust their partner Condoms help prevent undesirable pregnancy People use condoms when they have a disease Condoms make sex more fun Condoms tend to break easily Use of a condom takes away the pleasure of sex Condom makes lovemaking last longer Condoms with extra features help set the mood for sex
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177. Perception of subsidized condoms – by target groups There is some confusion about the quality of subsidized condoms. Nearly 80% of PLWA think these condoms are free. This perception is higher among CM and FSW groups. “ Strictly supervised quality” is a strong belief held by many across the target groups. They also think that subsidized condoms are cheaper than other commercial ones.
186. Condom Purchase History – by target groups Half of female community members did not buy condoms in past one or three months the behaviour has not yet become habitual. FSW (n=350) MSM (n=75) IDU (n=75) CM (male) (n=330) CM (female) (n=120) PLWA (n=75) MSTC (n=300) MB (n=90)
207. Price Sensitivity Meter to most respondents, the lowest reasonable price for a condom is VND650 Lowest reasonable price (PMC) is VND 600 (Neither expensive or too cheap) Perceived normal price (IPP) is VND 700-1000 (Neither Inexpensive or expensive) Optimal price (Penetration price) is VND 1,000 (Neither too cheap or too expensive) Highest reasonable price (PME) is VND 3000 ( Neither inexpensive or too expensive) Premium price (≥VND 4000)
209. Price sensitivity among Female Sex Workers Lowest reasonable price (PMC) is VND 550 (Neither expensive or too cheap) Perceived normal price (IPP) is VND 750 (Neither Inexpensive or expensive) Highest reasonable price (PME) is VND 1800 ( Neither inexpensive or too expensive) Premium price (≥VND 4000) Optimal price (Penetration price) is VND 1,200 (Neither too cheap or too expensive)