Category Archives: Epidemiology and Determinants of Health
Estimated prevalence and associations of sexually transmissible bacterial enteric pathogens in asymptomatic men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: The reservoir of sexually transmissible bacterial enteric pathogens in asymptomatic men who have sex with men (MSM) may impact future outbreaks, and the evolution of antimicrobial resistance. We aimed to...
Barriers and facilitators to uptake and use of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis in pregnant and postpartum women: A qualitative meta-synthesis
BACKGROUND: Acute HIV infection during pregnancy and in the postpartum period increases the risk of vertical transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended preexposure prophylaxis for pregnant and postpartum...
Clinical features in Hodgkin lymphoma patients living with human immunodeficiency virus: A meta-analysis in the antiretroviral therapy era
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the clinical features in people with Hodgkin’s lymphoma living with HIV (HIV-HL) during the combination ART (cART) era. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: The study was conducted...
Molecular detection of rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis by polymerase chain reaction in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The emergence and spread of drug-resistant strains of M. tuberculosis in both developing and developed countries has made diagnosis,...
Assessing structural racism and discrimination along the pre-exposure prophylaxis continuum: A systematic review
Structural racism and discrimination (SRD) is deeply embedded across U.S. healthcare institutions, but its impact on health outcomes is challenging to assess. The purpose of this systematic literature review is...
Population percentage and population size of men who have sex with men in the United States, 2017–2021: Meta-analysis of 5 population-based surveys
BACKGROUND: Male-to-male sexual transmission continues to account for the greatest proportion of new HIV diagnoses in the United States. However, calculating population-specific surveillance metrics for HIV and other sexually transmitted...
Prevalence of human toxoplasmosis in Spain throughout the three last decades (1993–2023): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Humans are infected by Toxoplasma gondii worldwide and its consequences may seriously affect an immune deprived population such as HIV and transplanted patients or pregnant women and foetuses. A deep...
Social impacts experienced by women with HIV and infertility in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) prevalence among reproductive-aged women remains high, and infertility among these women is common. The social consequences for these women are yet...
The risks for HIV and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men who engage in chemsex in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed methods systematic review and meta-analysis
Chemsex, the use of drugs during and/or prior to sex, has been found to increase the risk of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) among men who have sex with...
Prevalence of oropharyngeal candidiasis and distribution of Candida species among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Africa is on the rise. Oropharyngeal candidiasis is mainly caused by C.albicans; however, a shift in...
Point of care HIV testing in dental settings in high-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
Objectives: Expanding HIV testing beyond specialized services has been a key strategic approach to eliminating the transmission of HIV. In recent years, dental settings have been identified as offering an opportunity...
