An assessment of the relationship between condom labels and HIV-related beliefs and intentions

AIDS Behav. 2008 May;12(3):452-8. doi: 10.1007/s10461-007-9353-1. Epub 2008 Jan 29.

Abstract

The aim of this article is to examine the impact of the FDA's proposed condom package labeling on HIV-related beliefs about condom effectiveness, on intentions to recommend condoms for friends to use, and intentions to use condoms. Using a nationally representative survey we randomized 1,194 adults ages 18-65 years into one of three condom label conditions: the current label on condom packaging; a label with the proposed FDA language; and a label with CDC language on condom effectiveness. In short, there are no significant differences between the proposed FDA label and the current label on HIV-related beliefs and intentions. In contrast, from an HIV prevention perspective, the CDC condom language appears to offer a better alternative to the current condom label for unmarried populations.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Condoms / statistics & numerical data*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Culture*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • HIV Infections / transmission*
  • Humans
  • Intention*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Product Labeling*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires