Effectiveness of female condom in preventing HIV and sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The HIV pandemic continues to evolve with young women being the most vulnerable group to acquire infection. The presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) further enhances HIV susceptibility and also leads to long-term complications such as infertility and cervical cancer. The female condom is a self-initiated method for STI and HIV prevention but there are controversies on its effects. We aim to assess the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of the use of female condoms for prevention of STI and HIV acquisition among women.

Methods and analysis

We will search Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, WHO International Clinical Trials Registry and reference lists of relevant publications for potentially eligible studies.

SUBMITTER: Mome RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6078242 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature