Condom application skills and self-efficacy in youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Globally, and in the United States (U.S.) specifically, rates of reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been steadily increasing and are especially high among youth aged 13-25 years. Using condoms correctly and consistently is an effective STI prevention measure for sexually active youth, yet public health endeavors tend to focus only on condom use consistency. Directly measuring condom application is challenging and expensive. Alternative tools evaluate this behaviour, but little evidence exists on the appropriateness of these instruments in measuring application skills. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the association between condom application skills and self-efficacy. We conducted a search of several databases as well as unpublished works. Studies were in

SUBMITTER: Ferrand JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8032349 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature