Table 2.
Characteristics of Male and Female Condom Conversation Networks of Women Recruited from Family Planning Clinics in the U.S. in 2003–2004 (N=157)
| Male Condom Conversation Networks (%) |
Female Condom Conversation Networks (%) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | N | % | N | |
| Number of network members | ||||
| 0 | 40 | 62 | 51 | 81 |
| 1 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 28 |
| 2 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 28 |
| 3 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 8 |
| 4 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 6 |
| Network density | ||||
| 0 | 62 | 98 | 78 | 122 |
| >0 but <1 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 27 | 42 | 20 | 32 |
| Network member being a friend | 53 | 83 | 40 | 62 |
| Network member being a family member | 16 | 25 | 9 | 14 |
| Network member being a co-worker | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Network member being a health care worker | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Respondent knowing network member’s male condom use |
53 | 83 | NA | NA |
| Respondent knowing network member’s female condom use |
NA | NA | 13 | 20 |
| Network member encouraging using male condoms |
47 | 74 | NA | NA |
| Network member encouraging using female condoms |
NA | NA | 19 | 29 |
| Network member discouraging using male condoms |
4 | 7 | NA | NA |
| Network member discouraging using female condoms |
NA | NA | 9 | 14 |
NA, not applicable