How does hard-to-reach status affect antiretroviral therapy adherence in the HIV-infected population? Results from a meta-analysis of observational studies

BACKGROUND: Socially disadvantaged groups, such as drug users, sex workers and homeless individuals, are labelled as “hard-to-reach” (HTR) in public health and medical research. HIV disproportionately impacts these populations, but data on how the HTR sta

• Determinants of Health
  • Income
  • Social support
  • Stigma/discrimination
• Population(s)
  • People who use drugs
  • Sex workers
  • Other
• Engagement and Care Cascade
  • Treatment
• Substance Use
  • Nonmedicinal drugs