Table 3 Reported reasons for not using a condom in the past year
Reason reported | (n = 78) |
|---|---|
My partner did not want to use a condom | 48.7% |
The condom irritates or makes my partner uncomfortable | 30.8% |
Condom irritates me or makes me uncomfortable | 29.5% |
I did not want to use a condom | 23.1% |
I do not like making love with a condom | 21.8% |
I do not think it is important since my partner is also HIV positive | 16.7% |
It was my regular partner | 15.4% |
We did not have a condom | 14.1% |
We felt safe | 14.1% |
My partner loves me | 12.8% |
My partner thinks he or she cannot get infected with HIV | 11.5% |
I want to, or my partner wants to get pregnant | 10.3% |
My partner does not know I am HIV positive | 9.0% |
We forgot to use a condom | 7.7% |
We do not have sexual relations with other persons | 6.4% |
I cannot discuss with my partner the use of condom | 6.4% |
I think my partner cannot get infected with HIV | 2.6% |
I was or my partner was under the effect of alcohol | 2.6% |