Abstract
This systematic review collates, examines and syntheses condom use interventions for middle-aged and older adults. Associations between effectiveness and theoretical basis, behaviour change techniques, mode of delivery and treatment fidelity were explored. Five interventions were included; one was effective. Compared to interventions with non-significant findings, the effective telephone-administered intervention used theory to a greater extent, had a higher number of behaviour change techniques and employed more treatment fidelity strategies. There is a need to develop theory-based interventions targeting condom use among this population and evaluate these in randomised controlled trials that are rigorously designed and reported. Health psychologists have a key role in this endeavour.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2477-2492 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 11 |
Early online date | 27 Apr 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2016 |
Keywords
- age
- systematic review
- condoms
- risk reduction
- sexual health