Educational technologies to promote the sexual and reproductive health of women with HIV: an integrative review

TL;DR

This paper reviews educational technologies aimed at improving sexual and reproductive health knowledge and behaviors in women with HIV.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive integrative review of existing evidence on educational technologies for this population.

Findings

Four studies focused on sexual behavior and reproductive planning technologies.

Five studies addressed the puerperal pregnancy cycle.

Educational technologies were found to be effective in reducing complications for women with HIV.

Abstract

to map the scientific evidence on educational technologies developed for women with HIV/AIDS in relation to knowledge and behavior about sexual and reproductive health.

integrative review, using databases such as MEDLINE, Web of Science, SCOPUS, EMBASE, LILACS and BDENF. Methodological quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program, and levels of evidence were determined using Fineout-Overholt. Primary studies were included and clinical trial protocols were excluded. The results were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively, resulting in two categories.

of the studies selected, four dealt with educational technologies related to sexual behavior and reproductive planning, while five addressed the puerperal pregnancy cycle. These studies were considered to have good methodological quality, low bias and proven effectiveness.

the evidence synthesis highlighted the importance of disseminating knowledge about contraceptive and conception options to prevent avoidable complications in women with HIV of reproductive age.

mapear as evidências científicas sobre as tecnologias educacionais desenvolvidas para mulheres com HIV/aids em relação ao conhecimento e ao comportamento sobre saúde sexual e reprodutiva.

revisão integrativa, utilizando bases de dados como MEDLINE, Web of Science, SCOPUS, EMBASE, LILACS e BDENF. A qualidade metodológica foi avaliada usando o Critical Appraisal Skills Program, e os níveis de evidência determinados mediante Fineout-Overholt. Foram incluídos estudos primários e excluídos os protocolos de estudos clínicos. Os resultados foram analisados de forma descritiva e qualitativa, resultando em duas categorias.

dos estudos selecionados, quatro trataram de tecnologias educacionais relacionadas ao comportamento sexual e planejamento reprodutivo, enquanto cinco abordaram o ciclo gravídico puerperal. Esses estudos foram considerados de boa qualidade metodológica, baixo viés e efetividade comprovada.

A síntese das evidências destacou a importância da disseminação do conhecimento sobre opções contraceptivas e concepcionais para prevenir complicações evitáveis em mulheres com HIV em idade reprodutiva.

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