2000
Variables
Study
Study
(N)
(300)
(400)
% who combines occasionally alcohol and sex
32.3
48.9
% who has problems using condoms when
11.0
71.2
drinking
% who combines drugs and sex
15.0
10.0
% who has problems using condoms when
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13.5
taking drugs
TABLE 10
COSTA RICA: COMMERCIAL SEX WORKERS, PERCENTAGE WHO DID NOT
USE CONDOM WITH MEN DURING LAST 12 MONTHS
1997
2000
Sexual practice
Study Study
(N) (300)
(400)
1. Has been penetrated by the vagina without
71.0
40.3
condom
2. Has been penetrated by the anus without
12.0
9.3
condom
3. Has ejaculated in mouth without condom
13.7
14.0
Non – use condom index (1+2)
71.0
40.8
Non – use condom index (1+2+3)
71.7
42.8
Note: To calculate the index of non use condoms, it was
verified for each interviewed at least one of the
mentioned practices occurred.
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TABLE 11
COSTA RICA: COMMERCIAL SEX WORKERS, SEX WITH REGULAR