Adolescent condom use in Southern Africa: narrative systematic review and conceptual model of multilevel barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent HIV and pregnancy rates in Southern Africa are amongst the highest in the world. Despite decades of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programming targeting adolescents, recent trends suggest there is a continued need for interventions targeting condom use for this age group.

Methods

This review synthesises evidence from qualitative studies that describe the determinants of condom use among adolescents in Southern Africa. We conducted systematic searches in four databases. Data were extracted, appraised for quality and analysed using a 'best-fit' framework synthesis approach.

Results

We coded deductively findings from 23 original studies using an a priori framework and subsequently conducted thematic analysis. Synthesised findings produced six

SUBMITTER: Aventin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8234649 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature