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Q.2. Where may condoms be made available and how many can be provided?

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Rationale

Condoms may be made available anywhere. The greater the number of condom distribution outlets- e.g., clinics, pharmacies, street kiosks, community-based services (CBS) programs- the more accessible the devices will be.

In clinic contexts, it may be best to allow the client to determine how many condoms the client needs. If the clinic's supply is limited, the number of condoms given should be based on client's projected need and distance from the clinic.

Condoms are generally not abused or used for anything besides sexual intercourse. If in doubt, a clinic should offer too many condoms rather than too few. Even if some devices are re-sold or otherwise distributed, they promote public health.

Any part of Recommendations for Updating Selected Practices in Contraceptive Use may be reproduced or adapted to meet local needs without prior permission from the TG/CWG Secretariat, provided the TG/CWG is acknowledged and the material is made available free of charge or at cost.


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