DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i07.044

Pages: 2716-2721

The high risk groups such as men who have sex with men (MSM), Female sex workers (FSW) and Injectable drug users (IDU) are the main drivers of the HIV epidemic in India. The condom has been recognized as an important component of comprehensive preventive strategy to halt the epidemic of HIV/AIDS. The consistent condom use during paid sex with a male partner varied from 35% to 54%. A qualitative study was conducted among the Men who have Sex with Men (MSMs) registered with the Non Governmental Organization in Delhi to determine factors associated with inconsistent condom use among MSMs. The ethics committee of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, reviewed the study. The results of the study showed that non-availability of condom, the quality of free of cost available condom, poor knowledge of prevention of HIV/AIDS were the major reason for inconsistent condom use. Stronger policy intervention is required to deal with the issues highlighted in the current study. Condoms should be made available in each and every shop. Educational campaigns should be revamped and targeted at important sites identified.