Keywords
Lubricants
COVID-19
consumption
Prevention
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Abstract
This study aimed to assess condom and lubricant use during the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors. An online questionnaire was distributed to the target population, comprising individuals of both sexes aged 18 and over. Statistical analysis included descriptive and inferential analyses. Spearman's and chi-square tests were used with a significance level of 0.05. Of the 510 participants, 71.0% used contraceptives regularly. The male condom (55.1%) and the pill (37.9%) were the most used methods. 12.9% used condoms more frequently, and 23.5% used lubricants more frequently during the pandemic. There were no significant differences between sex, education level, sexual orientation, and the number of condoms and lubricants used per month, but there was a statistically significant difference concerning age (p<0.05). Condom use was higher among younger individuals up to 25 years of age. It is important to evaluate the consumption of condoms and lubricants among the younger population to better understand and raise awareness among this population to adopt best practices for preventing STIs and protecting sexual and reproductive health.
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