by Mulat Belay Simegn, Habtamu Geremew, Fraol Daba Chinkey, Zekarias Tadele Alemneh, Eyasu Bamlaku Golla, Alegntaw Abate, Mohammed Ahmed Ali, Smegnew Gichew Wondie, Hawi Kumbi, Werkneh Melkie Tilahun Background Inconsistent condom use represents the most proximal behavioral risk factor for acquisition and transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus. However, certain situations hinder female sex workers from practicing consistent condom use.
This study aimed to assess the pooled estimate of inconsistent condom use among female sex workers and identify factors associated with it. Methods This study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, 2020 reporting checklist.
Electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Epistemonikos, Hinari, and Science Direct), Google Scholar, and other university repositories were searched until March 20, 2024, based on the eligibility criteria. Three independent reviewers screened the titles, abstracts, and full texts.
Two independent reviewers extracted the data. The Joanna Briggs Institute quality appraisal checklist was used.
The Higgin’s I² test was used to quantify heterogeneity. Pooled analysis was conducted using a random-effects model.
Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were done.
PLOS ONE (Medicine) published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 10 Apr 2026.
The item focuses on Inconsistent condom use and its associated factors among female sex workers in African countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
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