Enablers of condom availability and distribution program |
Establishment of state-level policy |
Mandate of state-level policy provided a comprehensive guideline in the creation and implementation of condom availability and distribution programs in the school setting. |
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Engagement of stakeholders and parents on public dialogue |
Involvement of stakeholders, school personnel and parents in the program provided supportive environment for, and positive perspective of, the program
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Empowering activities in schools |
The establishment of several empowering activities, particularly the incorporation of condom distribution in HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases preventive strategies among adolescents has strengthened the existing condom availability and distribution program. |
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Increasing condom reach and coverage |
The establishment of condom distribution has increased the condom reach, coverage and condom use of the adolescents under the program. |
Deterrents to condom availability and distribution program |
Condom preconceived beliefs |
The assumption that the program promotes sexual promiscuity among adolescents has been a major deterrent towards the implementation in the school setting. |
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Exclusion and/or lack of support from parents and students in program design |
The lack of support and acceptability of some parents and students yielded to non-involvement of students in the program. |
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Gender differences |
Gender differences, behaviors and distribution sites affected the process of acquiring condoms in schools and perception of condom use among adolescents. |