Category Archives: Determinants of Health
Aging and HIV: Recent findings in contributing factors
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...
Family influences on antiretroviral therapy adherence in youth with HIV in the United States: A systematic review
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...
Depression and associated factors among human immunodeficiency virus-positive pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite its severe impact on both maternal and fetal health, antenatal depression has not received as much attention in the healthcare community as postnatal depression. Comprehensive evidence is very...
Improving communication: A narrative synthesis of interventions for HIV disclosure to pediatric populations
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...
What has been studied about attitudes and social stigma towards HIV/AIDS? A global bibliometric study with correlations on global health HIV-related indicators
Introduction: This study aimed to assess, through health metrics and bibliometric analysis, the global research on attitudes and social stigma of people living with HIV/AIDS and to identify research findings,...
Effectiveness of digital health interventions in promoting the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care continuum among men who have sex with men (MSM): A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Digital health interventions have demonstrated great potential to advance HIV prevention and care. However, their effectiveness in improving the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care continuum has not yet...
Health-related stigma among Indigenous peoples in Canada: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Indigenous communities in Canada are disproportionately affected by health conditions linked to stigma, warranting the attention of researchers seeking to understand this culturally-determined phenomenon. This study explores the scope...
A systematic literature review on pre-exposure prophylaxis as a strategy for HIV risk reduction in the Middle East
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has emerged as a crucial tool in HIV prevention globally, yet its implementation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces unique challenges. PrEP is...
Gastrointestinal Escherichia coli in men who have sex with men: A systematic review
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to explore any demographic, biological and behavioural characteristics of men who have sex with men (MSM) with diarrhoeagenic E.coli. DESIGN/METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and...
Barriers to retention in care among adults with HIV in developed countries: An integrative review
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...
