Effectiveness of the female condom in preventing HIV and sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effectiveness of the female condom in preventing HIV and sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The effectiveness of female condoms for preventing HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains inconclusive. We examined the effects of female condoms on the acquisition of HIV and STIs. Methods We searched four databases, two trial registries, and reference lists of r...

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Main Authors: Alison B. Wiyeh, Ruth K. B. Mome, Phetole W. Mahasha, Eugene J. Kongnyuy, Charles S. Wiysonge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Female condom
HIV
Sexually transmitted infections
Systematic review
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-8384-7

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