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01-12-2020 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Substantive Review

A Systematic Review of HIV Interventions for Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa

Authors: Carolyne N. Muthoni, Shawn M. Kneipp, Margaret W. Gichane, Courtney E. Caiola, Audrey E. Pettifor, Jessica R. Williams

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 12/2020

Abstract

Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) ages (15–24 years old) in Southern and Eastern Africa account for nearly 30% of all new HIV infections. We conducted a systematic review of studies examining the effectiveness of behavioral, structural, and combined (behavioral + structural) interventions on HIV incidence and risky sexual behaviors among AGYW. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Global Health. Twenty-two studies met inclusion criteria conducted in Eastern and Southern Africa and comprised behavioral, structural, or combined (behavioral and structural) interventions. All findings are based on 22 studies. HIV incidence was significantly reduced by one structural intervention. All three types of interventions improved condom use among AGYW. Evidence suggests that structural interventions can reduce HIV incidence, while behavioral and combined interventions require further investigation.

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Title: A Systematic Review of HIV Interventions for Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Carolyne N. Muthoni
Shawn M. Kneipp
Margaret W. Gichane
Courtney E. Caiola
Audrey E. Pettifor
Jessica R. Williams
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Keyword: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 12/2020
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-020-02914-1

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