Category Archives: Education

Background: Aging among people living with HIV (PLWH) presents multifaceted challenges influenced by antiretroviral therapy (ART), chronic inflammation, viral coinfections, stigma, multimorbidity, and immunosuppression. Methods: This review synthesizes recent research...

HIV poses a significant issue in the United States and understanding how HIV-positive populations adhere to treatments, specifically with antiretroviral therapy (ART), is vital for researchers to find approaches to...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: HIV remains a significant global public health concern, affecting millions worldwide, including children. Disclosure of HIV status to infected children holds several benefits, yet rates of disclosure...

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this systematic review was to analyse, synthesise and review existing research on body image among people living with HIV (PLWH). Specifically, the review investigated the relationship...

Global guidance indicates that protections for gender and equity issues, such as gender-based violence (GBV), should be mainstreamed across sectors. One novel strategy that can be leveraged to illustrate the...

INTRODUCTION: Black/African American men who have sex with other men (BMSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV, experience significant disparities in HIV incidence, and face significant barriers to accessing HIV treatment...

Purpose of Review The purpose of this narrative review is to delineate the challenges of transitioning young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) to adult-based care and to review recent literature...

Focusing on factors hindering viral suppression is essential for improving the health outcomes of people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and working towards ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The aim of...

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify and evaluate instruments used to measure pharmacy students’ knowledge of HIV prophylaxis, focusing on both preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis. METHODS: A systematic...

HIV remains a significant health concern, but the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed it into a manageable chronic condition. However, weight gain and obesity pose a substantial challenge...

Climate change, with its pervasive environmental, social, and economic impacts, is emerging as a significant factor influencing global health outcomes, including the prevention and management of HIV. The intersection of...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Chronic pain affects 25-85% of people living with HIV (PLWH), negatively impacting health behaviors and HIV health outcomes. While opioids are frequently prescribed for pain, there are...