The Medical Audit Advisory Group (MAAG) survey reports on the Camden and Islington Family Health Services Authority (FHSA) initiative in 1993/4 to distribute free condoms to general practices. Ninety-two practices were contacted and 49 were visited. Practice nurses appear to be taking a major role in distributing the condoms. Distribution, education and advertising were identified as the main issues challenging the practices. More advertising may improve patient choice and increase distribution in terms of the Health of the Nation goals. Educational provision needs to be developed to maximise the investment already made in the initiative.
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