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Long-acting reversible contraception, condom use, and sexually transmitted infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Given mixed findings regarding the relationship between long-acting reversible contraception and condom use, this systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes studies comparing sexually transmitted infection‒related outcomes between users of long-acting...
Global prevalence and associated risk factors of diarrheagenic Giardia duodenalis in HIV/AIDS patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Giardia duodenalis is one of the leading causes of diarrhea, mostly in underdeveloped nations of Africa and Asia. The present review provides insights into the prevalence, odds ratios (ORs) and...
Human immunodeficiency virus and mortality from coronavirus disease 2019: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) constitute a vulnerable population in view of their impaired immune status. At this time, the full interaction between HIV and severe acute...
Treatment of pre- and confirmed cervical cancer in HIV-seropositive women from developing countries: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer has become a major public health challenge in developing countries with a reported age-standardised incidence rate of about 17.9/100,000/year and lifetime risks approaching 1 in 20 in...
Prevalence and mortality due to COVID-19 in HIV co-infected population: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was defined as a species of beta coronavirus causing atypical respiratory disease in humans. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented health and...
Incidence of herpes zoster in HIV-infected patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The incidence of herpes zoster (HZ) in patients infected with HIV is higher than that of the general population. However, the incidence of HZ in HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy...
Prevalence of high-risk HPV genotypes in sub-Saharan Africa based on human immunodeficiency virus status: A 20-year systematic review
This review assessed the rate of high-risk Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among women living in sub-Saharan Africa. It also determined the prevalence of high-risk HPV (hrHPV) among human immunodeficiency virus...
Exploring the social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with HIV (PLHIV): A scoping review
Understanding the clinical impact of COVID-19 has been central to emerging research in the HIV field, but in focusing on the biomedical, researchers must not overlook the socially embedded nature...
Potential impact of the COVID-19 in HIV-infected individuals: A systematic review impact of the COVID-19 in HIV-Infected individuals
BACKGROUND: Although much has been studied about the SARS-Cov-2 virus, its effects, and the effectiveness of possible treatments, little is known about its interaction with other infectious diseases. OBJECTIVE: The...
HIV infection and risk of COVID-19 mortality: A meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: This meta-analysis aimed to estimate the association of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality. METHODS: We systematically retrieved articles published on HIV...
The clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in HIV-positive patients: A systematic review of current evidence
INTRODUCTION: Patients with chronic underlying diseases are more susceptible to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) complications. Recent studies showed people living with HIV (PLWH) are not at greater risk than the...
Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium by anatomical site in men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: To systematically review and appraise published data, to determine the prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) in men who have sex with men (MSM) tested at each anatomical site, that is, at...
