Category Archives: Education
Digital technology for HIV self-management in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of adolescents’ preferences
Digital health technology interventions have shown promise in enhancing self-management practices among adolescents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (ALHIV). The objective of this scoping review was to identify the preferences...
HIV-related stigma and associated factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: It has been recognized that HIV-related stigma hinders efforts in testing, treatment, and prevention. In this systematic review, we aimed to summarize available findings on the association between HIV-related...
Self-injury and suicide among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The prevalence of self-injury and suicide is higher than the general population of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). However, the results reported in existing studies are highly variable in...
A scoping review of factors associated with HIV acquisition in the context of humanitarian crises
Humanitarian crises-natural or human-made events that can threaten communities’ health, safety, security, and well-being-may affect the HIV epidemic dynamics. Common aspects of humanitarian crises such as poverty, powerlessness, disruptions to...
Identifying effective strategies for improving engagement in HIV prevention and care among transgender persons in the United States: A systematic review
This systematic review synthesized published literature (2000–2023) to identify HIV interventions specifically designed for transgender persons in the United States (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021256460). The review also summarized strategies for...
A systematic review and narrative synthesis of factors affecting pre-exposure prophylaxis willingness among Black women for HIV prevention
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can significantly reduce human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission among Black women in the United States (U.S.), a group disproportionately affected by HIV. However, PrEP uptake in this...
Influence factors associated with fertility intention among people living with HIV in China and other regions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Advances in medical care and improved quality of life have fostered a growing desire for parenthood among people living with HIV (PLHIV). However, this desire remains inadequately addressed in...
An analysis of approaches to reduction of HIV stigma across the world through educational interventions: A scoping review
OBJECTIVE: To determinate the educational interventions for reducing the stigma caused by HIV worldwide. METHODS: This scoping review study analyzed all papers published from early 2000 to the end of...
Magnitude of consistent condom use and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: Implication for reducing infections and re-infection. A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The human immune virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is a major threat to the health of millions of people worldwide. In Ethiopia, there were more than a million...
Explaining inequity in knowledge, attitude, and services related to HIV/AIDS: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Equitable service provision and coverage are important responses to end the threat of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Understanding inequity supports policies and programmes to deliver tailored interventions. There is continuous...
A systematic review of barriers and facilitators to antenatal screening for HIV, syphilis or hepatitis B in Asia: Perspectives of pregnant women, their relatives and health care providers
BACKGROUND: Despite improvements, the prevalence of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B remains high in Asia. These sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be transmitted from infected mothers to their children. Antenatal...