Category Archives: Education

What are the risk factors of non-fatal overdose among persons who use opioids? A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Introduction: Non-fatal opioid overdose (NFOD) is a concerning public health issue that is a risk factor for subsequent fatal overdose. Methods: This systematic review aimed to evaluate all the previous literature using...

Prevalence and predictors of virological failure among the people living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment in East Africa: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression of published studies from 2016 to 2023

2025

Background: Virological failure (VF) significantly threatens the efficacy of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs in East Africa. This systematic review and meta-analysis assess the prevalence and predictors of VF among individuals living...

Understanding HIV-exposed uninfected children: A narrative review

2025

The widespread implementation of antiretroviral therapy has significantly reduced HIV-related mortality and mother-to-child transmission. Despite being HIV-uninfected, HIV-exposed children (HEU) seem to face heightened risks of immune dysfunction, cardiometabolic diseases,...

A scoping review of factors that affect unmet dental service needs among people living with HIV/AIDS

2025

BACKGROUND: There was an inequality in utilizing oral and dental healthcare utilization. Although people living with HIV need more oral and dental services they receive less and they have many...

Exploring socio-economic dimensions in HIV research: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis (1992-2024)

2025

The socio-economic burden of HIV infection remains a critical global health concern. This study was conducted to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the socio-economic burden of HIV infection, highlighting...

Prevalence of HIV/syphilis co-infection among men who have sex with men in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Background Men who have sex with men (MSM) are key populations for HIV and syphilis infection, and co-infection with both diseases significantly increases health risks. However, the co-infection of HIV/syphilis...

Prevalence of late HIV diagnosis and its impact on mortality: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Objectives: The late diagnosis of HIV infection plays a crucial role in accelerating the disease progression and increasing the risk of death in the HIV population. However, there remains no consensus...

Reducing the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission using intervention mapping: A systematic review

2024

Intervention mapping (IM) is a planning approach that reflects the intricate decision-making process involved in the design of behavior interventions. The development and implementation of IM is complex in preventing...

Transitions in treatment: A systematic review and meta-aggregation of preferences and barriers in switching from oral to long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV and stakeholders

2025

INTRODUCTION: Antiretroviral treatment (ART) has significantly enhanced health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLWH). With the evolution of treatment options, there is an increasing interest in the development of...

A blueprint for large language model-augmented telehealth for HIV mitigation in Indonesia: A scoping review of a novel therapeutic modality

2025

Background: The HIV epidemic in Indonesia is one of the fastest growing in Southeast Asia and is characterised by a number of geographic and sociocultural challenges. Can large language models...

Digital technology for HIV self-management in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of adolescents’ preferences

2024

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

2024

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...

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