Are psychosocial interventions effective at increasing condom use among Black men? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Black men experience a disproportionate burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United Kingdom (UK). STIs can seriously affect the health and well-being of affected individuals. With condoms effective at preventing STI transmission, this review aims to explore the evidence of effectiveness of psychosocial interventions at increasing condom use among Black men to inform UK-based interventions for this at-risk but unheard population. Nine databases were searched for qualifying studies. Two reviewers independently assessed the quality of studies. A narrative synthesis read across the heterogeneous studies for evidence of effectiveness. A total of 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. This review identified scientifically weak evidence of effectiveness in multifaceted psychoso

SUBMITTER: Nwaosu U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8593286 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature