Category Archives: Population(s)
A systematic review of prolonged SARS-CoV-2 shedding in immunocompromised persons
Background Although reports have documented prolonged SARS‐CoV‐2 RNA detection in immunocompromised patients, few studies have systematically analyzed data on duration of SARS‐CoV‐2 in respiratory specimens of immunocompromised patients. Methods A...
A global meta-analysis of gonorrhoea and chlamydia prevalence among men who have sex with men from 2000 to 2022
IntroductionWe conducted a global systematic review and meta-analysis of gonorrhoea and chlamydia among men who have sex with men (MSM) from 2000 to 2022.MethodsWe searched four databases to identify studies...
Systematic review exploring the burden of sexually transmissible infections and bloodborne viruses in refugees and asylum seekers: Insights to inform policy and practice
BACKGROUND: In 2022, the number of refugees and asylum seekers (RAS) have reached an all-time high of 40.7 million globally. The surge in RAS, coupled with their limited access to...
Studies on cognitive performance among older people living with HIV in eastern Europe and central Asia: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Despite the growth of the population of older people living with HIV (PLWH), data on cognitive disorders among older PLWH, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, are scarce. These...
Sexually transmitted infection prevalence and testing coverage among people who inject drugs: A systematic review
Background: Individual- and structural-level factors place people who inject drugs at excess risk of sexually transmitted infections (STI). We reviewed existing evidence on STI prevalence and testing coverage among this...
Are cannabis-based medicines a useful treatment for neuropathic pain? A systematic review
Neuropathic pain is a chronic disorder that arises from damaged or malfunctioning nerves. Hypersensitivity to stimuli, also known as hyperalgesia, can cause a person to experience pain from non-painful stimuli,...
Use of self-test to increase HIV testing among men who have sex with men and transgender women—Overview of systematic reviews
ABSTRACT Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is stigmatizing, especially for key populations, who are disproportionately affected by Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The stigma and discrimination suffered by these groups are...
Sensory neuropathy and associated factors among patients living with human immuno-deficiency virus in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Despite high prevalence of sensory neuropathy among individuals living with HIV, there is no comprehensive information regarding variables that determine sensory neuropathy onset among the patients who attended health...
How do migrants living with HIV adhere to the HIV care process in high-income countries? A systematic review
BACKGROUND: In high-income countries (HICs), migrants living with HIV (MLHIV) are more likely than other HIV subpopulations to encounter problems which hamper their adherence to the care process; these include...
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis in community settings and by lay health workers or through task sharing: A systematic review of effectiveness, case studies, values and preferences, and costs
INTRODUCTION: Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention has been inadequately promoted, provided and used. Expanded access and task sharing could increase the HIV prevention impact of PEP, but scientific evidence...
User preferences on long-acting pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention in Eastern and Southern Africa: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Novel formulations for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) such as injectables, implants, and intravaginal rings are emerging as long-acting alternatives to daily pills for the prevention of HIV. Eastern and Southern...
