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Global epidemiology of HIV infection and related syndemics affecting transgender people
INTRODUCTION: Transgender populations have been underrepresented in HIV epidemiologic studies and consequently in HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs. Since 2012, there has been a dramatic increase in research focused...
The electrophysiology of neuroHIV: A systematic review of EEG and MEG studies in people with HIV infection since the advent of highly-active antiretroviral therapy
OBJECTIVE: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has an impact on the brain, even when the infection is well-controlled with modern highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). While dementia is rare in those...
The benefits of psychosocial interventions for mental health in people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
In this systematic review and meta-analysis we investigated the effectiveness of different psychosocial treatments for people living with HIV (PLWH) and mental health problems. Additionally, characteristics that may influence the...
Evaluation of health disparity in bacterial vaginosis and the implications for HIV-1 acquisition in African American women
There is a health disparity for both bacterial vaginosis (BV) and human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in African American women that may be linked. The evidence that BV...
Psychological health and HIV transmission among female sex workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Current HIV prevention interventions for female sex workers (FSWs) have tended to target the cognitive factors in changing their behaviors, yet little attention has been paid to the psychological factors...
Which psychological factors are related to HIV testing? A quantitative systematic review of global studies
Deciding to test for HIV is necessary for receiving HIV treatment and care among those who are HIV-positive. This article presents a systematic review of quantitative studies on relationships between...
Impact of support groups for people living with HIV on clinical outcomes: A systematic review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Support groups for people living with HIV are integrated into HIV care and treatment programs as a modality for increasing patient literacy and as an intervention to address the...
Mental health service delivery in South Africa from 2000 to 2010: One step forward, one step back
Objectives. To identify progress and challenges in mental healthcare in South Africa, as well as future mental health services research priorities. Method. A systematic review of mental health services research....
Mental health and resilience in HIV/AIDS-affected children: A review of the literature and recommendations for future research
BACKGROUND: To date, research on mental health in HIV-affected children (children who have an HIV-positive caregiver or live with the virus themselves) has focused on risk factors associated with the...
Telephone delivered interventions for reducing morbidity and mortality in people with HIV infection
Background: This is one of three Cochrane reviews examining the role of the telephone in HIV/AIDS services. Telephone interventions, delivered either by landline or mobile phone, may be useful in...
