%0 Journal Article %J Journal of women's health (2002) %D 2013 %T Initial and sustained female condom use among low-income urban U.S. women. %A Weeks, Margaret R %A Coman, Emil %A Hilario, Helena %A Li, Jianghong %A Abbott, Maryann %K Adolescent %K Adult %K Analysis of Variance %K Condoms, Female %K Connecticut %K Female %K Follow-Up Studies %K Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice %K HIV Infections %K Humans %K Interviews as Topic %K Logistic Models %K Male %K Poverty %K Prospective Studies %K Safe Sex %K Sexual Partners %K Sexually Transmitted Diseases %K Time Factors %K United States %K Urban Population %K Young Adult %N 1 %P 26-36 %R 10.1089/jwh.2011.3430 %V 22 %X The female condom (FC), an effective barrier method for HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, continues to be absent from most community settings, including reproductive health and treatment clinics. Reducing or eliminating basic barriers, including lack of awareness, knowledge of proper use, and access to free samples, may significantly increase use among those who want or need them. %8 2013 Jan