VIETNAM (2008): REPORT ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND MOTIVATIONS/BARRIERSTO LUBRICANT USE AMONG MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN AND FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

In order to develop communication materials that address normative concerns and key barriers to lubricant use, PSI contracted CIHP, a private research agency to conduct formative research among MSM and FSWs. The study was developed to test knowledge and awareness of lubricants, attitudes towards lubricant use, lubricant and condom usage habits, and possible motivations for, or barriers to, using lubricant with condoms. Findings from the survey will be used and incorporated in final communication and marketing materials used to promote Number One Plus, PSI's co-packaged product of male condoms and water-based lubricant, to female sex workers (FSWs) and men who have sex with men (MSM).