Mindfulness-based intervention among people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review
2018
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Systematic mapping of relationship-level protective factors and sexual health outcomes among sexual minority youth: The role of peers, parents, partners, and providers
2018
Sexual minority youth (SMY) experience elevated rates of adverse sexual health outcomes. Although risk factors driving these outcomes are well studied, less attention has been paid to protective factors that...
Being HIV positive and staying on antiretroviral therapy in Africa: A qualitative systematic review and theoretical model
2019
BACKGROUND: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and long-term uninterrupted engagement in HIV care is difficult for HIV-positive people, and randomized trials of specific techniques to promote adherence often show small...
Employment support services for LGBTQ+ individuals
2018
Key take-home messages Discrimination creates a significant barrier for LGBTQ+ individuals in many stages of their career development. Experiences of discrimination in the workplace differ between LGBTQ+ individuals and are...
Reducing HIV-related stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings: A systematic review of quantitative evidence
2019
INTRODUCTION: Stigma and discrimination (SAD) related to HIV compromise access and adherence to treatment and support programs among people living with HIV (PLHIV). The ambitious goal of ending the epidemic...
Sexual risk behaviors in adolescent sexual minority males: A systematic review and meta-analysis
2018
Although adolescent sexual minority males (ASMM) are at increased risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States (US), studies that estimate sexual risk behaviors that contribute to HIV...
East and South East Asian women’s sexual health
2012
Key take-home messages There is very little research that exclusively focuses on the sexual health and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and/or HIV prevention for East and South East...
What factors affect the health and well-being of lesbian, gay and bisexual Asian youth?
2016
Key take-home messages Some studies have found a relationship between sexual minority status and substance use among Asian youth and adults. However, other studies have found evidence of resilience among...
Psychosocial support programs for HIV-positive women who are pregnant
2011
Key take-home messages Pregnant women with HIV have distinct psychosocial needs that must be addressed. Very little research has investigated the most effective means of delivering psychosocial support to pregnant...
Migrant farm workers and sexual health
2013
Key take-home messages The instability and mobility of migrant farm workers create unique barriers to accessing health care services including: transportation, cultural, language, and legal barriers. These barriers may prevent...
HIV-related stigma in relation to health care professionals in Canada
2015
Key take-home messages There was relatively little literature on the experience of stigma in Canadian health care settings or on the attitudes of Canadian health professionals. In three Canadian studies,...
Mindfulness-based therapy for people living with HIV
2012
Key take-home messages Findings from five systematic reviews evaluating mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) — specifically mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) — have found beneficial effects on mental...
