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Table 2 Questions combined to assess condom problems

From: Towards condom skills: a cross-sectional study of the association between condom proficiency, condom problems and STI risk amongst MSM

Question

Possible responses

Do you have problems obtaining condoms that fit your penis? (tick one)

· Yes

 

· No

If you used condoms for anal sex in the last 12 months were there any problems with the condom? (tick as many as apply)

· Condom defective when removed from packet

 

· Started to put the condom on inside-out

 

· Lost erection before putting condom on penis

 

· Tore condom with sharp object before use

 

· Had allergic reaction or irritation from condom

 

· Condom split/burst

 

· Condom slipped off

 

· Condom was removed during sex

The following can increase the chance of a condom tearing or slipping off. In the last year which of these have you done? (tick as many as apply)

· Used a condom without waterbased lubricant

 

· Used saliva as lubricant

 

· Fully unrolled the condom before putting on

 

· Used a condom that was too small for you

 

· Put lots of lubricant inside the condom before putting it on

If you used a condom last time you had anal sex were there any problems with the condom? (tick as many as apply)

· Condom defective when removed from packet

 

· Started to put the condom on inside-out

 

· Lost erection before putting condom on penis

 

· Tore condom with sharp object before use

 

· Had allergic reaction or irritation from condom

 

· Condom split/burst

 

· Condom slipped off

 

· Condom was removed during sex

If you used a condom last time you had anal sex was the condom put on before penetration? (tick one)

· Yes

 

· No