Category Archives: Mental Health
Mapping evidence on barriers to and facilitators of diagnosing noncommunicable diseases among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in low- and middle-income countries in Africa: A scoping review
OBJECTIVES: To map the evidence on the barriers to and facilitators of diagnosing noncommunicable diseases among people living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries in Africa. INTRODUCTION: Noncommunicable diseases...
Understanding the impact of congenital infections and perinatal viral exposures on the developing brain using white matter magnetic resonance imaging: A scoping review
Background Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-based imaging techniques are useful for assessing white matter (WM) structural and microstructural integrity in the context of infection and inflammation. The purpose of this scoping...
The cognitive remediation of attention in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND): A meta-analysis and systematic review
Background: Despite medical advances in Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), patients living with HIV continue to be at risk for developing HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND). The optimization of non-HAART interventions,...
Sexually transmitted infections, sexual life and risk behaviours of people living with schizophrenia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), along with sexual health and behaviour, have received little attention in schizophrenia patients. AIMS: To systematically review and meta-analytically characterise the prevalence of STIs and...
Prevalence and factors associated with viral non-suppression in people living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Despite advances in HIV treatment, the burden of viral non-suppression (VNS) remains a treatment success concern, particularly in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. We determined the prevalence and factors associated with...
Detection rates of mental health problems among sexual minorities in mainland China: A meta-analysis
Previous studies that have addressed the growing mental health problems among sexual minorities in mainland China, but failed to inform mental health programs and public health policies with consistent detection...
The intersection of mental health and sexual and gender minority identities for older adults living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A narrative review
The transition of HIV into a chronic illness has brought to the forefront the pressing need to address the complex web of social determinants of HIV outcomes. A structured literature...
Multimodal approach to neurocognitive function in people living with HIV in the cART era: A comprehensive review
Combination antiretroviral treatment (cART) has revolutionized the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and has markedly improved the disease burden and life expectancy of people living with HIV. HIV enters...
Molecular role of HIV-1 human receptors (CCL5-CCR5 Axis) in neuroAIDS: A systematic review
Chronic HIV-1 infection can cause neurological illness, also known as HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND). The elevated level of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, such as C-C Chemokine Ligand 5 (CCL5/RANTES), is...
HIV associated neurocognitive disorder screening and diagnosis pathways in Australia: A scoping review and international implications
Symptomatic HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is a complication of HIV (cognitive impairment, difficulties with everyday functioning). If detected early, interventions assist with optimizing care, avoiding rapid decline and enhancing coping....
Transactivator of transcription (Tat)-induced neuroinflammation as a key pathway in neuronal dysfunction: A scoping review
The activity of HIV-1 and its viral proteins within the central nervous system (CNS) is responsible for a wide array of neuropathological effects, resulting in a spectrum of neurocognitive deficits...
