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CodeSH.CON.1524.FE.ZS
Indicator NameCondom use, population ages 15-24, female (% of females ages 15-24)
Short definitionCondom use, female is the percentage of the female population ages 15-24 who used a condom at last intercourse in the last 12 months.
Long definitionCondom use, female is the percentage of the female population ages 15-24 who used a condom at last intercourse in the last 12 months.
SourceDemographic and Health Surveys; UNAIDS, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
TopicHealth: Disease prevention
DatasetWDI
Unit of measurePercentage
PeriodicityAnnual
Reference period1994-2015
Aggregation methodWeighted average
Statistical concept and methodologyMethodology: Household Surveys Statistical concept(s): When used the right way every time, condoms are highly effective in preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Development relevanceAccording to UNAIDS estimates, HIV incidence has fallen in many of the most severely affected countries because adolescents and young people are adopting safer sexual practices and more young people living with HIV are accessing treatment to lower their viral load. When used the right way every time, condoms are highly effective in preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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License TypeCC BY-4.0
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