A systematic review including 20 studies was abstracted in DARE.
All intervention types (information-only; condom skills/distribution; behavioural skills-focused; HIV counselling and testing; individual risk counselling; street outreach) showed some efficacy, and there were no discernable differences by targeted population. Both group and individual formats were effective.
The authors conclude that HIV sexual risk reduction programs are warranted and that sexual risk reduction interventions targeting heterosexual men can lead to decreases in HIV risk behaviour.
Comment: The quality of evidence is downgraded by limitations in review methodology.