[Perceived barriers of condom use in people living with HIV/AIDS: a qualitative research]

ABSTRACT

Objective [s] There is evidence that a significant proportion of People Living with HIV [PLWH] still practice unsafe sex and this remains a challenge for HIV prevention. To effectively promote their consistent use, it was necessary to understand their sexual practices and experience of barriers to condom use. This qualitative study explored perceptions of PLWH regarding condom use barriers in the Islamic Republic of Iran