Category Archives: Population(s)
Transmitted drug resistance in antiretroviral therapy-naive persons with acute/early/primary HIV infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background:Â The widespread use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has raised concerns about the emergence of HIV transmitted drug resistance (TDR). Acute HIV infection (AHI) was the most appropriate time to detect...
A systematic review of HIV testing implementation strategies in sub-Saharan African countries
HIV/AIDS remains a looming presence in public health across the world, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The HIV Care Cascade hinges on testing and knowledge of HIV status. Though significant advances...
Mapping evidence on predictors of adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes among young women in South Africa: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Globally, most young women have an unmet need for sexual and reproductive health (SRH), which remains a public health concern. Identifying the predictors can help reduce this challenge. AIM:...
Psychotherapy for comorbid depression and somatic disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The treatment of depression in patients with somatic disorders is crucial, given its negative impact on quality of life (QoL), functioning, and even on the somatic disease prognosis. We...
Tuberculosis screening among ambulatory people living with HIV: A systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
Background The WHO-recommended tuberculosis screening and diagnostic algorithm in ambulatory people living with HIV is a four-symptom screen (known as the WHO-recommended four symptom screen [W4SS]) followed by a WHO-recommended...
Immune dysregulation is associated with neurodevelopment and neurocognitive performance in HIV pediatric populations—A Scoping Review
HIV-1 is known for its complex interaction with the dysregulated immune system and is responsible for the development of neurocognitive deficits and neurodevelopmental delays in pediatric HIV populations. Considering that...
The cost-effectiveness of sexual and reproductive health and rights interventions in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are an essential component of universal health coverage (UHC). In determining which SRHR interventions to include in their UHC benefits package, countries are...
Mental health symptoms associated with sexualized drug use (chemsex) among men who have sex with men: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Sexualized drug use (SDU), also known as chemsex, refers to the use of psychoactive substances for sexual purposes among men who have sex with men (MSM), which has been...
Diabetes mellitus among adults on highly active anti-retroviral therapy and its associated factors in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Diabetes mellitus occurs as a comorbid illness among people living with HIV and, in particular those on Highly Active Anti-retroviral therapies (HAART). Previous studies have documented the prevalence of...
Effectiveness of GeneXpertAr in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in people living with HIV/AIDS
OBJECTIVE: To identify and synthesize the scientific knowledge produced regarding the effectiveness of the GeneXpert test in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in people living with HIV/AIDS. METHODS: Integrative...
