Category Archives: Epidemiology and Determinants of Health
Burden of malaria-HIV coinfection and associated adverse outcomes in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The co-occurrence of malaria and HIV represents a significant health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, where both diseases are prevalent. This synergistic burden aggravates health inequalities, strains...
The prevalence of anxiety disorders among people living with HIV in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Globally, 301 million face anxiety disorders, notably common among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), causing major challenges and reduced quality of life. AIM: This review assesses India’s...
Healthcare access in chemsex contexts in Brazil: A scoping review and the VIP-chemsex model
Background/Objectives: Sexualized drug use (SDU) and chemsex have emerged as a growing public health concern globally, reflecting complex intersections between sexual practices, psychoactive substance use, and structural vulnerabilities. In Brazil, however,...
Incidence and predictors of mortality among adults on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite the United Nations’ plan to end Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as a public health concern by 2030, it remains a significant issue in low-income countries, including Ethiopia. Currently,...
Organization and integration of care in the HIV-non-communicable disease syndemic: A rapid scoping review
Advances in antiretroviral therapy have transformed infection with HIV into a manageable chronic disease, increasing the survival of people living with HIV, who are also undergoing a demographic aging process...
Empowering women living with HIV through partner-based interventions: A scoping review
Spouses and partners play a crucial role in the well-being of women living with HIV (WLWH), especially in family-oriented cultures. This scoping review examined partner-inclusive interventions to strengthen support systems...
Mpox coinfections and clinical manifestation in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Mpox remains a significant public health challenge in Africa, where endemic transmission persists alongside a high burden of other infectious diseases. Although the epidemiology and clinical impact of coinfections...
Psychological distress experiences among patients living with HIV: A qualitative systematic review
BACKGROUND: HIV patients endure psychological distress throughout the phases of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, which considerably affects their quality of life. A thorough comprehension of patients’ psychological distress experiences is...
The association between food insecurity and adverse health outcomes in adults: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Context An association of food insecurity (FI) with adverse health outcomes (AHOs) has been reported; however, the evidence in this context is still inconclusive. Objective The certainty and validity of...
Prevalence of different genotypes of HIV-1 in injection drug users in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Since 1981, an increasing trend in HIV has been observed for transmission via injection drug users (IDUs), sexual transmission and mother-to-child transmission. The IDUs are blamed for early increases...
Barriers and facilitators of isoniazid preventive therapy implementation among people living with HIV in Nigeria: A scoping review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Implementation of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) continues to be a significant challenge, and there is a shortage of effective interventions. This scoping review...
