Impact of interventions promoting condom use among HIV-infected individuals
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102005000200023Keywords:
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome^i2^sprevention & cont, Intervention studies, Risk-taking, Sexual behavior, Health education, Condoms, Health knowledge^i2^sattitu, Health knowledge^i2^spract, HIV infections, HIVAbstract
In order to identify educational interventions promoting male condom use during intercourse among HIV+ persons, we conducted a systematic review of publications. Lilacs/Bireme, Medline and Popline data sets and CDC and UNAIDS sites were searched without time limit. Uniterms used were: women; men; interventions; HIV; Aids; HIV positive; risk behaviors; sexual risk behaviors; and intervention studies. Fourteen interventions were included, eight of which reported a positive result. Most frequent methodological weaknesses observed were lack of randomization, no control for confounding, high rates of losses to follow-up, small sample sizes, and outcome of condom use stated by patient self-report. Publication bias favoring studies showing a beneficial effect has to be considered. Effective interventions aiming to promote condom use among HIV positive persons are currently an important tool in the prevention of HIV dissemination.Downloads
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2005-04-01
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Silveira, M. F., & Santos, I. dos. (2005). Impact of interventions promoting condom use among HIV-infected individuals . Revista De Saúde Pública, 39(2), 296-304. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102005000200023