Category Archives: Epidemiology and Determinants of Health
Oral manifestations in HIV-positive individuals under highly active antiretroviral therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence data
This study aims to analytically explore the prevalence of oral manifestations in HIV-positive patients who are receiving or are not receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Electronic search was conducted...
Obstetric nurses’ approach to evidence-based practice in breastfeeding within the context of HIV: A scoping review
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Human immunodeficiency virus remains a significant public health challenge, with breastfeeding contributing to the risk of mother-to-child transmission. Although antiretroviral therapy significantly reduces this risk, obstetric nurses face complex...
Incidence and predictors of opportunistic infection among people living with HIV in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Opportunistic infections (OIs) play a crucial role in the morbidity and mortality of HIV‐infected individuals. Despite the increasing use of antiretroviral therapy, there remains a lack of comprehensive data...
Mental health of women with HIV: A qualitative meta-synthesis
BACKGROUND: Women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) experience significant psychological burdens due to biological and gendered factors such as pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. However, a life course-based understanding of...
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes of pharmacy students toward the care of people living with HIV: A scoping review
Objective: To map the literature on the development and evaluation of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of pharmacy students concerning the care of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Method: A scoping review...
Characterising concerns and misinformation shaping global HIV vaccine confidence and demand: A structured literature search and content analysis
BACKGROUND: Demand for a future HIV vaccine, similar to other vaccines, is vulnerable to misinformation. A number of studies have examined HIV vaccine acceptability and demand, but few have systematically...
Effectiveness of differentiated antiretroviral therapy delivery models for stable persons living with HIV in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction: Fundamental progress has been made in HIV care, and one of the major advances was the implementation of Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models. DSD models are important in reducing cost...
Effectiveness of telehealth in HIV management for people living with HIV and key populations: A systematic review of models, adherence, viral suppression, and behavioral outcomes
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a global health problem that causes many deaths, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Most HIV cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. In...
Preferences for long-acting antiretroviral therapy among people with HIV: A systematic review of discrete choice experiments
BACKGROUND: Long-acting antiretroviral therapy (LA-ART) is emerging as a promising strategy to enhance treatment satisfaction and improve the quality of life for people living with HIV (PLWH). A comprehensive understanding...
