Experiences with Cling Film and Dental Dam Use in Oral Sex: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

This study aimed to conduct a mixed-methods SR of the literature investigating experiences (knowledge, attitudes, practices, and effects use) concerning dental dam cling film use. The methodology was informed by Preferred Reporting Items for SRs Meta-analysis framework, Cochrane Handbook Interventions, Joanna Briggs Institute guideline conducting SRs, PICO (population, intervention (or exposure), comparison, outcome) framework. Using set inclusion criteria, relevant studies in were obtained review from 11 electronic databases, Teesside University Library, websites multilateral health organisations, reference lists eligible literature. included appraised quality using Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool version 2018 AAOCDS Tool. Only those with sufficient finally data extraction (using an adapted JBI Quality Assessment Review Instruments) synthesis. Best evidence synthesis performed quantitative data, while meta-aggregation qualitative data. synthesised then configured segregated approach. A total 529 searched only four other sources. After de-duplication, screening, appraisal, 17 found this review. Sixteen non-grey while, one grey literature, few reported finding on heterosexual populations. 5516 adolescents adults investigated analysed Overall, knowledge dams generally poor, no film. attitudes towards dams/cling complex predominantly negative, very participants oral sex. No any effect(s) dam/cling In conclusion, there is need robust strategic public interventions sexual safer sex practices.