Impact of negotiating-timings on condom use: A comparative analysis between two high prevalence states of India

Impact of negotiating-timings on condom use: A comparative analysis between two high prevalence states of India
S. Radhakrishnan , S. Ramachandran
Background:
Targeted Interventions mainly focuses on BCC as there is no cure but sometimes FSWs are not in a position to use condom due to the fear of losing the client.
Methods:
The data collected for the major survey among FSW in Andhra Pradesh (276) and in Karnataka (218) was used for the research purpose. Univariate, Bivariate and Chi-square test are used.
Results:
The situational advantage on timings of condom negotiation puts the clients in predicament situation. More than two third of FSW those who had negotiated condom use ‘just before he was ready to begin the sex’ which reflects their success in convincing the clients. The success of negotiation is also observed at the time the clients have just removed their cloths for sexual act (57 percent).
Conclusion:
Time of negotiation proves that psychologically clients are bound to accept the request from FSW due to the onset of sexual act. Thus the empowerment is also exerted along with the crucial time of onset on sex that leads to achieve the good cause. Therefore, the situational benefit can be adopted so as to protect self and this can be translated into the strategic steps accordingly.