Category Archives: Co-morbidities
Developing an HIV-specific falls risk prediction model with a novel clinical index: A systematic review and meta-analysis method
Background Falls are a common problem experienced by people living with HIV yet predictive models specific to this population remain underdeveloped. We aimed to identify, assess and stratify the predictive...
Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors among people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This meta-analysis aimed to quantify the latest cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence rate and assess the impact of risk factors among people living with HIV (PLWH). We searched PubMed, Embase, Web...
Food consumption and cardiovascular risk in children and adolescents living with HIV: A systematic review
The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the dietary intake of children and adolescents living with HIV and its association with cardiovascular risk factors. PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of...
A systematic review assessing the association of inflammatory markers with kidney dysfunction in people living with HIV on highly active antiretroviral therapy
Monitoring chronic diseases, particularly kidney disorders, in people living with HIV (PLWH) is of paramount importance. Here, a systematic search was conducted across electronic search engine and databases like PubMed,...
Incidence density mortality rate among HIV-positive children on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues to be the major cause of childhood deaths, particularly in the sub-Saharan African region. In Ethiopia, though several primary studies have been conducted on...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal weight changes and pregnancy outcomes associated with integrase inhibitors and tenofovir alafenamide in pregnant women with HIV
OBJECTIVE: The global epidemiology of HIV during pregnancy highlights the challenges faced by women living with HIV worldwide. In 2022, more than 1.3 million pregnant women were living with HIV...
Palliative care considerations for the older adults with HIV/AIDS: A clinical practice review
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has historically been viewed as a terminal condition affecting younger populations, however, with advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) and better healthcare provisions, people with HIV are...
Bone tissue changes in individuals living with HIV/AIDS: The importance of a hierarchical approach in investigating bone fragility
Skeletal alterations and their complications can significantly impact the quality of life and overall prognosis of patients living with HIV (PLWHIV). Considering skeletal alterations are often asymptomatic and unapparent during...
Barriers and facilitators of physical activity in people living with HIV: A systematic review of qualitative studies
BACKGROUND: Most people living with HIV (PLWH) are sedentary. This study aimed to synthesize the findings of qualitative studies to understand barriers and facilitators of physical activity (PA) among PLWH,...
Perineal disintegration syndrome (PDS) in children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Paediatric healthcare for children with HIV involves managing complex challenges, including severe perineal issues that significantly affect their quality of life. We introduce the term “perineal disintegration syndrome” (PDS)...
Cervical cancer screening utilization and associated factors among women living with HIV in Ethiopia, 2024: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Cervical cancer is a significant global health challenge, with the majority of cases and deaths occurring in low-resource regions like sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Women living with HIV (WLHIV)...
Cervical precancer and invasive cancer among women living with HIV in Latin America: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Data on the occurrence of cervical precancer and cancer among women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Latin American countries (LAC) are scarce and highly heterogeneous. METHODS: We conducted a...
