Category Archives: Stigma/discrimination
Screening for asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections in emergency departments: An integrative review of public health outcomes
OBJECTIVE: To synthesise evidence on opportunistic screening for asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections and bloodborne viruses (STI/BBV) in emergency departments (EDs), focusing on detection, public health outcomes and feasibility. METHODS: An...
The mental health of adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: Interventions along the HIV care continuum—A systematic review
Although the relationship between HIV and mental health is well-established, limited research has focused on the available interventions for adults living with HIV (ALWH), particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)...
Effectiveness of HIV status disclosure interventions among children and adolescents in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Appropriate pediatric HIV status disclosure remains a public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review aims to describe the existing pediatric HIV disclosure interventions in LMICs...
Facilitators and barriers to cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV: A systematic review of qualitative studies
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that 58% of new cervical cancer cases worldwide occur among women living with HIV. However, compared with HIV-negative women, this population has significantly poorer access to healthcare...
Barriers and facilitators to STI and HIV testing among African and Caribbean heritage communities in high-income countries mapped to the behaviour change wheel: A scoping review
Background: African and Caribbean communities in high-income countries face disproportionate sexually transmitted infection (STI) risks. In the US, the gonorrhoea rate among non-Hispanic Blacks is 7.7 times greater than that among...
Barriers and facilitators to oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis use in Australia: A scoping review comparing findings to Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective, yet various barriers limit its potential as a HIV prevention strategy. This scoping review aimed to identify and quantify determinants of oral...
Effectiveness of digital interventions in reducing chemsex-related health risks among mem who have sex with men (MSM): A systematic review
Chemsex among men who have sex with men (MSM) has emerged as a significant public health concern, creating an urgent need for effective harm-reduction strategies. Digital platforms are becoming a...
Perspective of people living with HIV and healthcare workers on the uptake, barriers, and benefits of multimonth dispensing: A qualitative systematic review
INTRODUCTION: Multimonth dispensing (MMD) is a strategy in the HIV care continuum for people living with HIV (PLWH), especially for those who are virally suppressed. With the increase in MMD...
Integration of HIV, Hepatitis B, and C, and sexually transmitted infections services: A scoping review of the benefits and challenges
BACKGROUND: Integrating clinical programs and services is a cost-effective approach that can improve health and system outcomes. This review aimed to provide an overview of the benefits and challenges of...
Interventions to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
OBJECTIVE: Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) face barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, negatively affecting their health and quality of life. These challenges are particularly pronounced in...
The burden of HIV-related stigma on clinical and quality of life outcomes: results from a systematic literature review
BACKGROUND: HIV-related stigma adversely impacts people with HIV. As part of a systematic literature review (SLR) to evaluate 6 research questions on HIV-related stigma among people with HIV, data from...
Structural competency as a global framework for syndemic HIV care: A critical synthesis
The co-occurrence of HIV with mental health disorders, substance use, and tuberculosis continues to constitute significant global public health issues. Syndemic theory elucidates how these conditions interact synergistically to exacerbate...
