SynthesisAfrican health sciences2021
Systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the knowledge and use of the female condom among Nigerians.
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- Prevalence of genes encoding carbapenem-resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae recovered from clinical samples in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practice gap in female condoms utilization among future health professionals. A cross-sectional study.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Article
- Assessing knowledge and utilization of female condoms among undergraduate female students at Makerere University, Kampala: a cross-sectional study.Reproductive health · 2025Article
- HIV Prevention Tools Across the Pregnancy Continuum: What Works, What Does Not, and What Can We Do Differently?Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe female condom (FC) is a critical component in a comprehensive and sustainable approach to prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.
objectivesThis review provides comprehensive information about Nigerian's knowledge and use of FC.
methodsWe screened search output, evaluated study eligibility, and extracted data in duplicate. Data from similar studies were combined in a meta-analysis.
resultsThere was a significantly (p < 0.0001) high-level of awareness amongst the respondents. However, the use of the FC was very low at 5.5% among female respondents. There was a significant (p < 0.0001) difference between FC awareness and use. The main reasons for FC use were prevention of unintended pregnancy (55%) and STIs/HIV (31%). We observed a significant difference between reasons of non-use of the FC [F (5, 13) = 5.195, P = 0.0077]. Furthermore, there were significant differences between the sources of information on FC [F (3, 8) = 32.89, P < 0.0001].
conclusionDespite the high levels of awareness, especially among the female respondents, the use of the FC has remained extremely low even among the young, educated undergraduate students. There is aneed for robust and consistent advocacy to make the FC available and affordable.
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