Category Archives: Epidemiology and Determinants of Health
Prevalence of and risk factors for suicidal ideation among perinatal women with HIV infection: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression
Background The prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) among HIV-positive pregnant women is a complex issue influenced by multiple risk factors. By addressing these risk factors and focusing on vulnerable regions,...
Worldwide epidemiology of Cyclospora cayetanensis in HIV/AIDS patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Cyclospora cayetanensis is a coccidian protozoan parasite belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of C. cayetanensis in...
Adolescents’ sexual health during the COVID-19 outbreak: A systematic review
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted adolescents’ access to sexual health services, resulting in a decline in their overall sexual well-being. This systematic review explored adolescent sexual...
Technology-assisted interventions in the delivery of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in sub-Saharan Africa: Scoping review
BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) accounts for up to 67% of the global HIV burden yet grapples with health system challenges like distant health facilities, low doctor-to-patient ratio, and poor or...
Experiences and perceptions on antiretroviral therapy adherence and non-adherence: A scoping review of young people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Young people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) shoulder a disproportionate burden of global HIV. We conducted a scoping review to map the research on the experiences and perceptions of young...
Impact of social determinants of health on cancer treatment referrals in patients living with HIV in the United States: A narrative review
INTRODUCTION: This narrative review aims to identify and explore the social determinants that prevent people living with HIV (PWH) from accessing specialized cancer centers in the United States and compare...
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...
