SynthesisColombia medica (Cali, Colombia)2019
Thematic synthesis HIV prevention qualitative studies in men who have sex with men (MSM).
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- Characterizing Barriers to Engaging in Digestive Health care for Sexual and Gender Minority People in the United States.Clinical and translational gastroenterology · 2026Article
- [Discourses about condom use and non-use among gay, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men in two colombian cities.]Revista espanola de salud publica · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundQualitative studies on HIV prevention strategies and methods among men who have sex with men (MSM) allow identify knowledge gaps and improve preventive actions.
objectiveTo make a thematic synthesis of the scientific productions that use the qualitative methodology in the strategies and methods of HIV prevention area among MSM.
methodsWe conducted a literature review following the guidelines of the ENTREQ protocol. The analysis included 48 empirical studies published in Portuguese, English and Spanish between 2001 and 2018 available in the Medline, Embase, Scielo, Scopus, Bireme and Web of Science databases.
resultsWhere an increased production in the last six years and concentration in northern countries. Seven prevention methods were part of the study, with emphasis on pre-exposure prophylaxis, testing, condoms and behavioral strategies. The main topics discussed were stigma and support and care networks.
conclusionwe notice that an increasing production on prevention in the men who have sex with men segment results from the emergence of multiple preventive methods and strategies and their combined actions beyond the star role of condoms.
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