The issue of the larger risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) requires all stakeholders of health development to work together to reduce the risk of STIs. This research focuses on regulation problematic of condoms usage in Makassar city. It used qualitative research method. This research found that the problem of regulation was in determinants of lack of community leaders’ knowledge that have strong political influence so that there was hesitation among decision makers. As the result, the effectiveness of community protection programs against the high risk of unhealthy sex did not run as it should be. Practical condom usage programs should be backed up by strong regulations, They finally were only personal alertness both the level of sexually transmitted workers and their customers.
Advocacy, STIs, Commercial Sex Workers
