Table 1 Acceptability Questionnaire: Parameters and sample questions
Parameter | Number of questions | Sample question |
|---|---|---|
Gel use experience and product attributes | 26 | Did the gel dry out too quickly? |
| Â | Â | Was the gel too wet or drippy? |
| Â | Â | How did you feel about the amount of gel you had to insert/use each time? |
| Â | Â | How did you feel about inserting the applicator into your vagina? |
| Â | Â | How would you rate the study product (gel and applicator) overall? |
Covert use of microbicides | 2 | Do you think women, in general, could use this gel during sex without their partners' knowledge? |
Condom and gel use during sex in study | 9 | If there were times during the study that you used condoms, what was the main reason? |
| Â | Â | On average, how long before sex did you insert the gel? |
Sexual preferences | 2 | Do you prefer sex to be: very dry, dry, somewhat lubricated, very lubricated, or no preference? |
Attitudes toward potential microbicides | 26 | What kind of microbicides do you think women in your community need? |
| Â | Â | Would you be more willing to use a microbicide if it protected against both HIV/STDs and pregnancy, or only HIV/STDs? |
| Â | Â | How important is a product that makes your vagina feel clean? |