Consistent condom utilization among sexually active HIV positive individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.

This study aimed to ascertain the pooled prevalence and trend of consistent condom use in Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing the fragmented and inconsistent research on its role in preventing HIV transmission. In this meta-analysis, we systematically searched electronic databases such as PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Global Index Medicus, ScienceDirect, Africa-Wide Information (via EBSCOhost), as well as clinical trial registries, and the search engine Google Scholar. All necessary data were extracted using a standardized data extraction format. The data were analyzed using STATA 17 statistical software. Heterogeneity among the studies was assessed using the I2 test. A random-effect model was computed to estimate the pooled rate of consistent condom utilization. This meta-analysis, which included thirty-three full-text studies, found a pooled prevalence of 44.66% (95% CI 18.49-70.83; I2 = 0.00%) for consistent condom use in Sub-Saharan Africa. While the prevalence fluctuated between 2007 and 2022, the year-to-year variations were not statistically significant. The current study identified low rates of consistent condom use, with utilization fluctuating annually in the study area. Therefore, uncovering the underlying reasons and addressing barriers to consistent condom use is crucial in the region.

Dataset on utilization of a clinical checklist in the surgical operation in a resource limited settings.

This article aims to present a dataset on compliance and completeness of the Surgical Safety checklist at Bahir Dar City Administration Public Hospitals. The data showed that of the patient׳s files only 85.1% had the Surgical Safety Checklist and the remaining 14.9% of operations had not used the Surgical Safety Checklist. Of the total 313 Surgical Safety Checklists patient׳s files used, only 102 (32.6%) were complete (all items on the checklist had been 'ticked off') and 67.4% (211/313) were partially complete (all items on the checklist had not been 'ticked off'). Even though the surgical safety checklist was not used in all operations, all three parts of the surgical safety checklist had been 'ticked off' in the majority of the operations among those who utilized the checklist.