Table 5 Reasons for not using condoms at last unprotected sex

No condom available

14% (n = 13)

7% (n = 6)

2.1

0.1

0.79–5.88

Would have disturbed the mood

13% (n = 12)

17% (n = 14)

0.8

0.5

0.56–2.99

I thought there was no risk

38% (n = 34)

25% (n = 21)

1.8

0.7

0.95–3.49

I hoped that nothing would happen

32% (n = 28)

25% (n = 21)

1.4

0.4

0.28–1.44

Condom caused erection problems

11% (n = 10)

14% (n = 12)

0.75

0.5

0.54–3.27

Assumed partner was negative.

28% (n = 25)

10% (n = 8)

3.6

0.003

1.54–8.33

Convinced partner was negative**

10% (n = 9)

20% (n = 17)

0.3

0.06

0.10–1.52

Talked with partner about serostatus before having sex**

3% (n = 3)

19% (n = 16)

0.2

0.001

0.04–0.52