Category Archives: Population(s)
Measuring mobility in HIV research in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
INTRODUCTION: Mobility-from overnight travel to permanent migration-can reduce service access and increase HIV risk, driving the epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This scoping review described mobility measures used in HIV...
Association between antiretroviral therapy and dental caries in children and adolescents with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the evidenceAÿregarding the association between antiretroviral therapy and dental caries in children and adolescents with HIV. METHODS: Searches were conducted in five international databases (PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE,...
Health educational interventions for adolescents living with HIV: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Adolescents living with HIV face unique challenges as they gain greater independence while transitioning into adulthood. They must adjust their self-management activities and take primary responsibility for their health,...
Aetiology of fever of unknown origin in people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction: Fever of unknown origin (FUO) in people living with HIV presents a significant diagnostic challenge due to its broad range of potential aetiologies. Objective: The aims of this study were to...
Machine learning for personalized risk assessment of HIV, syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Machine learning (ML) shows promise for sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk prediction, but systematic evidence of its effectiveness remains fragmented. Methods We systematically searched six electronic databases, three preprint...
HIV-1 drug resistance in children and implications for pediatric treatment strategies: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Failure in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) and pediatric treatment challenges led to pretreatment drug resistance (PDR) and acquired drug resistance (ADR) in children with HIV (CWHIV)....
Meta-analysis of TB & HIV co-infection mortality rate in sub-Saharan African children, youth, and adolescents
Background Despite the effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in reducing morbidity and mortality, children and adolescents with co-infections face an elevated risk of death due to their young age and...
The diagnostic significance of the C-reactive protein (CRP) in HIV/TB coinfection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains have challenged efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), a major global killer. C-reactive protein (CRP) shows promise as a biomarker for TB screening, particularly in HIV-positive...
HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis self-testing among adolescents and young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Adolescents and young adults (AYA) make up a significant share of the world’s burden of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). Self-testing can increase testing coverage and strengthen the...
Evolving patterns of macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Over the past 5 years, since publication of the initial review, studies have provided additional data on macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium, including data from regions previously lacking...
Undetectable = Untransmittable: A cross-population systematic review and meta-analysis on awareness and acceptance
The Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) message is a cornerstone of HIV-related public health communication, yet global levels of awareness and acceptance remain unclear across key populations. This study aimed to...
