Condom Use among Youths in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review on the Myths, Misconceptions, and Challenges

IF 2 4区 医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Mikidadi I. Muhanga, Angela M. Jesse, Tumaini T. Allan
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If properly used, condoms can serve as an effective family planning method and preventive tool towards sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Despite its anticipated effectiveness, there are different myths and misconceptions which have been observed as hindrances to both its use and effectiveness. This review examines the myths and misconceptions of condom use among youths and explores challenges in condom usage in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A narrative review was employed of which different journal articles were reviewed. The search words/phrases were “condom use in SSA, condom use among youths in SSA, myths and misconceptions on condom use among youths in SSA.” A total of 1074 studies were identified, 93 were relevant to the topic, and only 71 suited the review. The identified myths and misconceptions of condom use include that males were the ones to decide on the use of condoms during sexual intercourse, economic power determines the use of condoms, condom use reduces sexual pleasure, condom use relates to the spread of HIV/AIDS, and condom use is against God’s will. Other identified myths and misconceptions of condom use include that the use of condoms is a sign of lack of trust associated with fornication and adultery, also the use of condoms is only for family planning purposes. The challenges identified were breakage of condom during sexual intercourse, condom slippage, condom leakage, incorrect storage, and reuse of condoms. The identified myths and misconceptions lead to low knowledge of condom use within communities. There is a need for collaboration between governments, researchers, and NGOs to provide education on condom use to communities, particularly youths.

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撒哈拉以南非洲青年使用安全套的情况:关于神话、误解和挑战的叙述性评论
如果使用得当,安全套可以作为一种有效的计划生育方法和预防性传播疾病(STD)的工具。尽管安全套具有预期的效果,但仍存在不同的神话和误解,这些神话和误解阻碍了安全套的使用和效果。本综述研究了年轻人使用安全套的神话和误解,并探讨了撒哈拉以南非洲地区(SSA)在安全套使用方面面临的挑战。本综述采用叙事性综述,对不同的期刊论文进行了综述。检索词/短语为 "撒哈拉以南非洲地区的安全套使用情况、撒哈拉以南非洲地区青少年的安全套使用情况、撒哈拉以南非洲地区青少年使用安全套的神话和误解"。共确定了 1074 项研究,其中 93 项与本专题相关,只有 71 项符合审查要求。已发现的关于使用安全套的迷思和误解包括:在性交过程中使用安全套由男性决定、经济实力决定安全套的使用、使用安全套会降低性快感、使用安全套与艾滋病毒/艾滋病的传播有关、使用安全套违背上帝的旨意。其他已发现的关于使用安全套的神话和误解包括:使用安全套是缺乏信任的表现,与私通和通奸有关;使用安全套只是为了计划生育。所发现的挑战包括性交时安全套破损、安全套滑落、安全套泄漏、储存不当和安全套重复使用。已发现的神话和误解导致社区对安全套的使用知之甚少。政府、研究人员和非政府组织有必要开展合作,为社区,尤其是青少年提供安全套使用教育。
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4.50
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期刊介绍: Health and Social Care in the community is an essential journal for anyone involved in nursing, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, general practice, health psychology, health economy, primary health care and the promotion of health. It is an international peer-reviewed journal supporting interdisciplinary collaboration on policy and practice within health and social care in the community. The journal publishes: - Original research papers in all areas of health and social care - Topical health and social care review articles - Policy and practice evaluations - Book reviews - Special issues
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