Category Archives: Population(s)
Factors associated with severity of pulmonary tuberculosis in people living with and without HIV: A systematic review
Introduction Tuberculosis is a leading infectious cause of death and morbidity in people with and without HIV. Better identification of severe forms could help target early interventions to reduce mortality...
The prognosis characteristics of HIV/HBV co-infection after antiviral therapy: A comprehensive review
Co-infection of HIV and HBV is still a major global public health concern. Co-infected people have a nearly threefold increased risk of end-stage liver disease, with a noticeably faster development...
Incidence and predictors of opportunistic infection among people living with HIV in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Opportunistic infections (OIs) play a crucial role in the morbidity and mortality of HIV‐infected individuals. Despite the increasing use of antiretroviral therapy, there remains a lack of comprehensive data...
Non-surgical periodontal treatment outcomes in patients with HIV under antiretroviral therapy: A systematic review
Background/Objectives: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the clinical and immunological outcomes of non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in HIV-positive patients with periodontitis. Methods: Systematic search on four databases (PubMed, Scopus,...
Mental health of women with HIV: A qualitative meta-synthesis
BACKGROUND: Women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) experience significant psychological burdens due to biological and gendered factors such as pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. However, a life course-based understanding of...
Diagnostic accuracy of the WHO clinical staging system for detection of immunologically defined advanced HIV disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction People with advanced HIV disease (AHD) face high risks of severe illness and death. CD4 testing enables timely diagnosis and appropriate care, yet access remains limited in many settings....
Pharmacogenetics in tuberculosis-HIV coinfected populations: A systematic review of genetic variants influencing antiretroviral and anti-tuberculosis drug response
Pharmacogenetics is a concept designed to tailor medication based on genetic profile to improve efficacy and reduce adverse effects. This personalized strategy shows considerable potential for populations facing complicated therapeutic...
Strategies for implementing HIV self-testing in diverse populations: An integrative review
OBJECTIVES: to identify strategies for implementing HIV self-testing in populations. METHODS: an integrative review of MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and LILACS databases. Full articles available online, in Portuguese,...
Prevalence of current substance and hazardous alcohol use among people with HIV and tuberculosis disease and its impact on tuberculosis treatment outcomes: A systematic review
Objective: To examine the prevalence of current substance and hazardous alcohol use in people with HIV and tuberculosis (TB) disease and its impact on TB treatment outcomes. Methods: A systematic review following...
