The Condom Fairy program: A novel mail-order service for condoms and sexual health supplies. Issue 8 (17th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Butler, Scott M.; Mooney, Katharine; Janousek, Katy
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 67:Issue 8(2019)
• Page Start: 772
• Page End: 780
• Publication Date: 2019-11-17
• Subjects: College students -- condom -- distribution -- mail -- safer sex; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2018.1512500
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: In recent years college health professionals have used a variety of innovative strategies to increase availability and accessibility of condoms and safer sex products. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of a mail-order delivery program titled the Condom Fairy. Participants: Seven hundred thirty-three students (63.4% women, 86.1% heterosexual, and 59.2% Caucasian) completed a questionnaire assessing their overall experience with the program. Methods: Participants completed a 60 item questionnaire 30 days after receiving condoms and safer sex products. Results: Overall, 46, 980 condoms were distributed over a six semester period. Almost all of the participants (97.4%) reported they ordered male condoms while 58.0% ordered sexual lubricant, 11.1% female condoms, and 10.2% latex dams. Nearly than three-quarters (73.9%) of participants reported they used the condoms provided. Conclusions: Findings support the implementation of innovative mail-in condom and safer sex product programs on college campuses.