A disappearing weapon in the fight against HIV Combat: Condoms
A disappearing weapon in the fight against HIV Fight: Condoms
Certain HIV viruses. Experts worry that public health's focus on preventative medications has accelerated the decline in condom use.
By Benjamin Ryan
Feb. November 27, 2024Gay and bisexual men are using condoms less than ever, and the decline has been particularly sharp among young or Hispanic people, according to a new study. This worrying trend highlights the urgent need for better prevention strategies as the country struggles to defeat HIV. epidemic, researchers said.
Over the past decade, prevention drugs known as PrEP have helped fuel a moderate decline in HIV. rates. And yet, despite persistent public health campaigns promoting these drugs, they have not been adopted in substantial numbers by gay or bisexual black and Hispanic men.
The use of condoms, which prevent HIV as well as other sexually transmitted infections, has declined across the board in recent years, not just among gay men, contributing to a rise in sexually transmitted infections.< /p>
Researchers said that, with so many things
Certain HIV viruses. Experts worry that public health's focus on preventative medications has accelerated the decline in condom use.
By Benjamin Ryan
Feb. November 27, 2024Gay and bisexual men are using condoms less than ever, and the decline has been particularly sharp among young or Hispanic people, according to a new study. This worrying trend highlights the urgent need for better prevention strategies as the country struggles to defeat HIV. epidemic, researchers said.
Over the past decade, prevention drugs known as PrEP have helped fuel a moderate decline in HIV. rates. And yet, despite persistent public health campaigns promoting these drugs, they have not been adopted in substantial numbers by gay or bisexual black and Hispanic men.
The use of condoms, which prevent HIV as well as other sexually transmitted infections, has declined across the board in recent years, not just among gay men, contributing to a rise in sexually transmitted infections.< /p>
Researchers said that, with so many things
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