Authors' recommendations: The main objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on HIV-related behaviors among men who have sex with men. We conducted a systematic review according to the Norwegian Knowledge Centre's methods manual. Nine randomized controlled trials, with a total of 5863 participants, were included. We performed meta-analyses for tre outcomes: use of condoms, unprotected sex with non-primary partners, and unprotected sex with a primary partner. We found that: •One study reported HIV infection: odds ratio for HIV infection was 0.82 (95% CI= 0.64-1.05), that is, 15.7% lower in the intervention group compared to the control group at 18 months follow-up. The outcome is very relevant and clinically important, although the difference was not statistically significant. •None of the three meta-analyses for unsafe sex (at 2-4 months follow up) showed a significant difference between the intervention group and the control group. Motivational interviewing is not likely to lead to changes regarding unsafe sexual behaviors compared to other active or minimal interventions.

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2011

URL for published report: http://www.kunnskapssenteret.no/publikasjoner/motiverende-samtale-for-hiv-relatert-atferd-hos-menn-som-har-sex-med-menn?threepage=1

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: Norway

Organisation Name: Norwegian Institute of Public Health

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Contact Email: Berit.Morland@nokc.no, dagny.fredheim@nokc.no

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