Category Archives: Epidemiology and Determinants of Health
Systematic review of sexual violence against sex workers: Implications for mental and sexual health
Background: Sex workers worldwide experience different forms of violence and stigma that increase the risk of adverse health outcomes. It is assumed that a discriminatory, criminalizing context as well as intersectional...
Perinatal HIV in Europe: Clinical advances and psychosocial challenges—A scoping review
Despite significant biomedical advances in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, residual transmission and suboptimal maternal outcomes persist across Europe. The challenge is no longer primarily virological but...
Cause of death and risk of death for people living with HIV admitted to hospital: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Despite increasing access to HIV treatment and care, HIV-associated deaths remain high. We aimed to summarize global and regional trends in risk and causes of death among people living...
Relationship quality among people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize the existing literature on the factors associated with relationship quality among people living with HIV (PLWH). Method A...
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...
Culturally competent HIV prevention for African, Caribbean, and Black communities and Indigenous Peoples
Key take-home messages Developing culturally sensitive approaches and materials helps ensure HIV prevention interventions are relevant, acceptable, and responsive to the needs of the intended population groups. Close collaboration with...
Experiences and outcomes of peer navigation and support interventions for adolescents on HIV treatment in sub-Saharan Africa: A qualitative evidence synthesis
Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) face ongoing challenges with treatment adherence and engagement in care, resulting in lower viral suppression rates compared to adults. Peer navigation has shown promise in...
A synthesis of dimensions of wellbeing among adolescents and young people living with HIV from sub-Saharan Africa for measurement in economic evaluation: A qualitative overview of reviews
Background Adolescents and young people living with HIV (AYPLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) face intersecting structural and psychosocial challenges that compromise their wellbeing, yet these realities are poorly captured by...
Understanding the implementation of patient navigation for adults living with HIV: A scoping review of components, equity considerations and lessons learned
Background People living with HIV navigate complex medical and social challenges that impact engagement in care, including stigma, poverty and systemic inequities. Patient navigation has emerged as a promising approach...
