Category Archives: Epidemiology and Determinants of Health
Barriers and Facilitators Influencing PrEP Uptake Among Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in the United States: A Systematic Review
In the United States, men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) have high HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness, yet uptake rates remain extremely low. This signifies...
Incidence and predictors of loss to follow-up among adults on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
BACKGROUND: Loss to follow-up (LTFU) from antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains a major public health concern worldwide, including in Ethiopia. However, nationally representative pooled cohort data on LTFU among adults receiving...
Youth advisory board engagement in HIV research in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review and additional youth perspectives
BACKGROUND: Engaging young people (10-24Aÿyears old) in research has been shown to improve the uptake and impact of HIV interventions in youth. However, how youth are engaged in Youth Advisory...
Surveillance of HIV-1 drug resistance in Tanzania across the pre- and post-dolutegravir eras: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the prevalence, mutation patterns, and factors associated with HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) in Tanzania. We searched PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase from January 1, 2006, to...
A web of risk: multilevel factors and feedback loops (re)produce HIV ‘risk’ among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men – a global systematic review
BACKGROUND: HIV literature shows that gay, bisexual and men who have sex with other men (GBMSM) experience inequities across social and contextual factors. Given growing inequities, this study used complex...
The burden of sarcopenia in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis across WHO regions
BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia, characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, represents an underrecognized comorbidity in people living with human immunodeficiency virus, and comprehensive prevalence data across WHO regions...
Informed Consent in Molecular HIV Epidemiology: A Rapid Review of the Literature to Identify Concerns and Recommendations
In the United States, molecular HIV epidemiology (MHE) is a key part of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, which incorporates the evaluation of HIV genetic sequences for cluster detection and response....
Prevalence of HIV-associated nephropathy in children: a systematic review with meta-analysis of studies published between 2004 and 2019
INTRODUCTION: Despite major advances in antiretroviral therapy, HIV infection remains a significant global public health challenge. HIV can directly affect the kidneys, leading to HIV-associated nephropathy in children, a condition...
HIV Mortality Surveillance in Nigeria, A Systematic Review of Trends, Determinants, and Implications For Public Health Policy
Despite substantial progress in expanding antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage and scaling up prevention interventions, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) related mortality remains a significant public health challenge in several high-burden settings,...
Commonality and co-occurrence of discrete strategies within implementation strategy bundles: findings from the Living Database of HIV Implementation Science systematic review, 2014-2021
BACKGROUND: HIV services and innovations are delivered through implementation strategy bundles that are often complex, comprising numerous discrete strategies. Systematically characterizing the use patterns of discrete strategies may inform strategy...
The Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Frailty Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults With HIV/AIDS From a Global Perspective: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
AIM: Currently, frailty has become a central issue in health management among middle-aged and older people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) worldwide. The objective is to develop targeted strategies to improve...
Inconsistent condom use and its associated factors among female sex workers in African countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Inconsistent condom use represents the most proximal behavioral risk factor for acquisition and transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus. However, certain situations hinder female sex workers...
