Category Archives: Population(s)
Late diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its associated factors in Asian countries: A systematic review
Background: Despite widespread public health interventions and research on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), late diagnosis and presentation into care constitute serious challenges to effective prevention and control of the disease. Asia,...
Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in transgender and non-binary people in Canada: A scoping review
In the 2021 census, 100,815 people in Canada aged 15 and older identified as transgender or non-binary. Globally, transgender people are disproportionately burdened by several Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections...
Knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of healthcare workers to offer pre-exposure prophylaxis in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Despite advancements in HIV prevention strategies, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), uptake remains suboptimal in high-burden regions like Africa. Healthcare workers (HCWs) play a pivotal role in PrEP implementation. This...
Morbidity and mortality risk among people with HIV and central or visceral adiposity: A targeted literature review
BACKGROUND: Given the known relationship between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), antiretroviral therapies, and excess visceral adipose tissue (VAT), this review sought to characterize risk of negative health outcomes associated with...
The key design features and effectiveness of social network interventions for HIV testing and linkage services in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: HIV remains a global health challenge with a reported 39 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) in 2022. Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Pacific are home to 82% of...
Effects of nutritional interventions on nutritional and immunological status and adherence to antiretroviral treatment among adults living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background HIV/AIDS may cause malnutrition, both directly and indirectly, through common infections. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effects of nutritional interventions on nutritional status, immunological status,...
Utilization of cervical cancer screening and its associated factors among women living with HIV in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Women living with HIV (WLHIV), mostly in East Africa, are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer and are a priority population for secondary prevention. Numerous primary studies...
Characterizing the HIV care continuum among children and adolescents with HIV in eastern and southern Africa in the era of “Universal Test and Treat”: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: The “Universal Test and Treat” (UTT) era for antiretroviral therapy (ART) increased HIV service delivery to children and adolescents aged 0-19 with HIV. The goal is to reach %95%...
Free antiretrovirals as a key tool against the HIV pandemic: A systematic review
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Access to antiretroviral (ARV) drugs remains a critical challenge in achieving the WHO/UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, with medication costs representing a substantial barrier. This systematic review evaluates the effect of...
Evaluating the safety and efficacy of malaria preventive measures in pregnant women with a focus on HIV status: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Background and Objectives: Malaria poses significant threats to pregnant women, particularly in endemic regions. Preventive measures against it include insecticide-treated bed nets, intermittent preventive treatment, and various supplements. We aimed...
Cabotegravir plus rilpivirine injection for virally suppressed persons with HIV-1 infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Purpose: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of cabotegravir/rilpivirine long-acting formulation compared to oral standard of care at 48 and 52 weeks. Method: We conducted an electronic search (2005-2024) across databases...
