RAPID EVALUATION OF CONDOM USE (ERUP 2021)

The NSP 2021-2025, aiming to be very ambitious, aims for the rate of systematic condom use during risky sex among sexually active people to be 90%, compared with 44.6% according to CIPHIA 2018.To this end, the Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage through the PNLS has set up a surveillance system as part of the total market approach in sentinel cities in which it has conducted a rapid assessment of the availability; accessibility and use of condoms. The aim is to assess the distribution chain and the use of condoms and lubricant gels. Methodology: This is a quantitative, descriptive analysis based on an interview using a digital questionnaire sent to the players (wholesalers, semi-wholesalers and sales outlets in the vicinity of hot spots) and users found in hot spots. Results: The following data by indicator emerged:Availability: In 2021, the quantities of condoms distributed by the different sectors of the total market are 5,294,200 (26%) for free, 1,000,000 (15%) for free and 1,000,000 (10%) for free.

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Soy médico generalista y jefe del departamento de ITS del Programa Nacional de Lucha contra el Sida (PNLS) de Costa de Marfil.