Category Archives: Population(s)
The role of the social determinants of health on engagement in physical activity or exercise among adults living with HIV: A scoping review
Physical activity (PA) and exercise are an effective rehabilitation strategy to improve health outcomes among people living with HIV (PLWH). However, engagement in exercise among PLWH can vary. Our aim...
Impact of antiretroviral therapy on oral health among children living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Oral health is an integral component of general health and well-being but might be undermined among children living with HIV (CLWH) due to the condition itself or the antiretroviral therapy...
Measuring patient engagement with HIV care in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping study
INTRODUCTION: Engagement with HIV care is a multi-dimensional, dynamic process, critical to maintaining successful treatment outcomes. However, measures of engagement are not standardized nor comprehensive. This undermines our understanding of...
A clinical review of HIV integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) for the prevention and treatment of HIV-1 infection
Integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) have improved the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). There are currently four approved for use in treatment-naA_ve individuals living with HIV; these include first...
The “4th 90” target as a strategy to improve health-related quality of life of people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
OBJECTIVES: Next to monitoring the clinical health of people living with HIV through the triple 90 targets, a 4th 90 target was proposed in 2016 to improve HIV health-related quality...
Hepatitis C virus coinfection in people with human immunodeficiency cirus in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection is associated with higher mortality and morbidity in people with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH). Methods: We aimed to characterize the epidemiology and factors associated with HCV...
Factors associated with catastrophic health expenditure in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
OBJECTIVE: A non-negligible proportion of sub-Saharan African (SSA) households experience catastrophic costs accessing healthcare. This study aimed to systematically review the existing evidence to identify factors associated with catastrophic health...
Trends and clinical characteristics of HIV and caerebrovascular disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) Between 1990 and 2021
PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: To describe trends and clinical characteristics of HIV and cerebrovascular disease between 1990 and 2021 in LMICs and identify the gaps in our understanding. RECENT FINDINGS:...
The effect of antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on the periodontal conditions of patients with HIV-infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
AIM: To assess any differences (1) in the prevalence of periodontitis and necrotizing periodontal diseases, specifically necrotizing gingivitis (NG) and necrotizing periodontitis (NP) between HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (HAART)...
Men of refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia: A scoping review of sexual and reproductive health research
Australia’s National Men’s Health Strategy 2020–2030 identifies refugee and migrant men from culturally and lingustically diverse backgrounds as priority groups for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) interventions. The paucity of...
Importance of male partner’s involvement in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta analysis until June 2021
Background: To promote the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS male partners play a significant role, especially in developing country were men’s are a decision maker in domestic activity. When...
Cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension: A review in HIV-1 pre-exposure prophylaxis
Cabotegravir extended-release (ER) injectable suspension (Apretude™) is the first long-acting injectable option to be approved for HIV-1 pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). As an HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor, cabotegravir ER injectable...
