Table 2.

Results Summary.

Overview	Twenty-six peer reviewed articles. Published between 2000 and 2015. High degree of variability in the study design and demographics.
Risk factors for acquisition of HIV or other STIs	Travel to a low-income region or region perceived to be less repressive, longer duration of stay.
	Single relationship status, travel specifically for romance or sex, (commercial or non-commercial).
	Alcohol and other drug use and not receiving pre-travel advice.
	Being male having a higher number of sexual partners and a lack of, or inconsistent condom use.
Other key findings in relation to HIV or other STIs	Levels of knowledge were poor.
	Few studies comprehensively discussed pre-travel advice.
Protective factors	Vaccinations and pre-travel health advice (particularly for older travelers).
	Being female and fewer sexual partners.
Recommendations	Lack of policy ready recommendations and only a third provided recommendations for research.
	Focus on education and travel health advice, for example prevention opportunities to increase vaccination rates.