Abstract:
INTRODUCTION: Correct and consistent use of condom is the most feasible and
effective method of HIV prevention particularly for high risk groups including uniformed
services. However, obstacles to the use of condoms in heterosexual relationships interfere
with their frequent and consistent employment as a means of preventing STIs. As a result,
having adequate knowledge on barriers to condom use will help prevention interventions
focus on specific messages to overcome these barriers and increase condom use behavior.
OBJECTIVE: The major objective of this study is to determine the barriers to condom
use to the prevention of HIV/AIDS in Addis Ababa police forces.
METHODS: A cross sectional quantitative study was done using a self administered
anonymous questionnaire to assess sexual behavior and barriers to condom use from
April to May 2010 on 656 Addis Ababa police forces selected using simple random sampling method.
