Impact of interventions promoting condom use among HIV-infected individuals

Authors

  • Mariângela F Silveira Universidade Federal de Pelotas; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento Materno-Infantil
  • Iná dos Santos UFPel; Faculdade de Medicina; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Epidemiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102005000200023

Keywords:

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, HIV

Abstract

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.

Published

2005-04-01

Issue

Section

Review

How to Cite

Impact of interventions promoting condom use among HIV-infected individuals . (2005). Revista De Saúde Pública, 39(2), 296-304. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102005000200023