Consistent condom utilization among sexually active HIV positive individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Published
March 11, 2024
Journal
Scientific reports
PICOID
56762a21
DOI
Citations
0
Keywords
Consistent condom utilization, Prevalence, Sub-Saharan Africa
Copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
Patients/Population/Participants
Sub-Saharan Africa
Intervention
consistent condom use
Comparison
HIV transmission
Outcome
prevalence and trend
Abstract
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This study aimed to ascertain the pooled prevalence and trend of consistent condom use in Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing the fragmented and inconsistent research on its role in preventing HIV transmission. In this meta-analysis, we systematically searched electronic databases such as PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Global Index Medicus, ScienceDirect, Africa-Wide Information (via EBSCOhost), as well as clinical trial registries, and the search engine Google Scholar. All necessary data were extracted using a standardized data extraction format. The data were analyzed using STATA 17 statistical software. Heterogeneity among the studies was assessed using the I