Category Archives: Sexual risk behaviour

Causal effects of education on sexual and reproductive health in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2019

Background: Despite strong theoretical grounding, important gaps in knowledge remain regarding the degree to which there is a causal relationship between education and sexual and reproductive health, as many claims have...

Crowdsourcing to improve HIV and sexual health outcomes: A scoping review

2019

Purpose of review: This review synthesizes evidence on the use of crowdsourcing to improve HIV/sexual health outcomes. Recent findings: We identified 15 studies, including four completed randomized controlled trials (RCTs), one planned...

Risk behaviors for HIV infection. A review of emerging trends

2019

HIV infection, acquired with the conscious participation of the recipient, is a complex problem of international concern, especially among men who have sex with men. Behaviors emerge such as bareback...

Meta-analyses of HIV prevention interventions targeting improved partner communication: Effects on partner communication and condom use frequency outcomes

2018

Behavioral HIV prevention interventions designed to improve safer-sex communication skills with sexual partners may enhance engagement in protective behaviors and reduce HIV/STI risk. The current meta-analyses examined the efficacy of...

Substance use and HIV among justice-involved youth: Intersecting risks

2019

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review discusses recent advances in research on the intersection of HIV prevention and substance use among youth involved with the justice system. We discuss current themes...

Sexual agreements: A scoping review of measurement, prevalence and links to health outcomes

2019

A sexual agreement is a mutual understanding between two partners regarding sexual and relational behaviors both within and outside of their relationship. Sexual agreements have been central to research and...

The impact of location on implementation of HIV/STI prevention interventions among LGBTQ communities

2019

Key take-home messages The characteristics of a location, including segregation, community-level stigma, and infrastructural resources, may influence HIV service utilization and the HIV continuum of care among men who have...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiology of risky sexual behaviors in college and university students in Ethiopia, 2018

2019

Background: Risk of sexual ill-health occurs with the onset of unsafe sexual activity, mostly among the adolescents, and continues as long as the risky activities are engaged in. Globally, and...

What works? Prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses in migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, northeast Asia and southeast Asia living in high-income countries: A systematic review

2019

Migration is a significant risk factor for the acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). An increasing proportion of these infections...

Strength-based interventions for HIV prevention and sexual risk reduction among girls and young women: A resilience-focused systematic review

2019

Despite significant public health efforts, girls and young women still face gender-specific barriers to achieving optimal physical and mental health. Public health interventions have historically addressed the health needs of...

Self-disclosure of HIV status among youth living with HIV: A global systematic review

2019

Self-disclosure of HIV serostatus by youth has been considered an essential component of HIV prevention and medication adherence efforts. Therefore, a comprehensive investigation of disclosure goals, processes, and outcomes is...

Suboptimal recent and regular HIV testing among Black men who have sex with men in the United States: Implications from a meta-analysis

2019

BACKGROUND: The continuum of HIV care among black men who have sex with men (BMSM) continues to be the least favorable in the United States. BMSM are disproportionally HIV-infected-but-unaware, despite...

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