TY - JOUR A2 - Waldrop, Julee B. AU - Ibrahim, Sarah AU - Sidani, Souraya PY - 2014 DA - 2014/09/23 TI - Community Based HIV Prevention Intervention in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review SP - 174960 VL - 2014 AB - Aim. To describe the features and examine effects of community based HIV prevention interventions implemented in developing countries on HIV-related knowledge and self-reported risk behavior. Background. The HIV epidemic has a significant impact on developing countries, increasing the prevalence of HIV among young persons. Community-based HIV prevention interventions have been designed to improve HIV-related knowledge and decrease engagement in risk behavior. Variations in the design and implementation of these interventions have been reported, which may influence their effectiveness. Design. Systematic review. Method. Data were extracted on the characteristics of the study and interventions and effects of the interventions on knowledge and self-report of risk behavior. Results. In total, 10 studies were included in the review. Overall, the results showed variability in theoretical underpinning, dose, and mode of delivery of the interventions. Multicomponent interventions that used mixed teaching methods produced beneficial effects on knowledge and self-reported risk behavior. Conclusion. Examining the characteristics of HIV-prevention interventions provides direction for researchers in developing efficient interventions to improve knowledge and reduce engagement in self-reported risk behavior and, in turn, decrease transmission of HIV. SN - 2356-6795 UR - https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/174960 DO - 10.1155/2014/174960 JF - Advances in Nursing PB - Hindawi Publishing Corporation KW - ER -