THE CONDOM QUANDARY

National Condom-related Policies
Publicity Principles for AIDS and STD Prevention (1998): Required “spreading
publicity on the use of condoms to prevent HIV/AIDS and STDs,” and “avoiding reports
that treat condoms as evidence of prostitution.” 73
Views on the Promotion of Condom (Contraceptive Shield) Use for HIV/AIDS
Prevention (2004): Makes explicit the responsibilities of health, family planning,
commercial and broadcasting departments for the promotion of condom use. Called
for making full use of television, movies, radio broadcasts, newspapers, magazines,
books, the internet and other media to vigorously publicize and promote condom use,
and to ensure clients of guesthouses, hotels, hostels and other service venues to use
condoms to prevent and control the sexual transmission of HIV and STDs. Government
to implement policy to provide free condoms to people who were HIV positive or who
had been diagnosed with AIDS. 74
Announcement on establishing special working teams for interventions among
high-risk groups in CDCs at all levels (2004): Required the CDC to establish work
teams to engage in intervention work among key populations. 75
Guidelines for Interventions Targeting High-risk Behaviors (2005): Instructed the
CDC to promote the use of condoms and to increase access to STD diagnosis and
treatment and reproductive health services for key populations. 76
Intervention Guide for Service Workers in Entertainment Venues (2004): CDCissued
Guide specifically targeting female sex workers to promote the widespread and
correct use of condoms as one of its three intervention strategies. 77
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