Quote (Handcuffs @ Feb 20 2020 05:52am)
Big explanation for this stat though is the difference between effective usage v. real-world usage. Unfortunately, so many people don't know how to properly use a condom, which results in increased chance of condom breakdown or tearing.
https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/159/3/242/79876i'm not sure how to run the numbers to compare this to the anal transmission stats.
"Among 429 participants with known Gc/Ct exposure, consistent condom use was associated with a significant reduction in prevalent gonorrhea and chlamydia (30% vs. 43%; adjusted prevalence odds ratio = 0.42, 95% confidence interval: 0.18, 0.99). Among 4,314 participants with unknown Gc/Ct exposure, consistent condom use was associated with a lower reduction in prevalent gonorrhea and chlamydia (24% vs. 25%; adjusted prevalence odds ratio = 0.82, 95% confidence interval: 0.66, 1.01)."
i've always been under the impression that condoms aren't good enough for anal, if the transmission rates are similar to vaginal then i could change my position