Category Archives: Population(s)
Safety, tolerability, and metabolic effects of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine in HIV care: A comprehensive review
The use of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine (LA CAB/RPV) is a novel approach to manage human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This injectable regimen offers benefits such as an improved quality of...
Barriers and facilitators to engagement with the PrEP care continuum among sexual minority men in China: A systematic review
Sexual minority men (SMM) in China are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic, yet utilization of HIV prevention services, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), remains low. This systematic review summarizes...
Evidence-based interventions targeting mental health problems in adolescents living with HIV: A scoping review
Adolescents living with HIV are at an increased risk of experiencing mental health challenges, impacting their overall well-being and treatment adherence. Evidence-based interventions are crucial to addressing these issues; however,...
Exploring the impacts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in people living with HIV: A scoping review
People with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH) face increased health risks beyond those directly linked to HIV infection, including reduced cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), cardiovascular disease, and accelerated aging. Physical exercise, particularly...
Efficacy and safety of echinocandins combined with Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole as first-line treatment for Pneumocystis pneumonia in HIV-infected and non-HIV-infected patients
Introduction Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a life-threatening infection in both HIV- infected and non-HIV-infected immunocompromised patients. Although Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) combined with echinocandins has been used clinically, whether this combination is...
Approaches used to monitor the effectiveness of community-led monitoring programmes: A scoping review to inform HIV programmes
INTRODUCTION: Community-led monitoring (CLM) for HIV is a technique implemented by local community-led organizations and groups that systematically gather data about HIV services to advocate for improvement. This review was...
Mortality and associated factors among children with the double burden of human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis in African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction The dual burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) in children is leading to significant mortality. Although primary studies have reported wide ranges of mortality rates among...
Strategies for improving linkage to HIV care after hospital discharge among adults living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review
Purpose Despite the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), nearly a quarter of people living with HIV (PLHIV) die within six months after hospital discharge due to complications from AIDS-related illnesses....
Possible prevention of neurodevelopmental consequences of vertical HIV transmission in early childhood? A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Children infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) exhibit the lowest neurodevelopmental scores. Mother-to-child-transmission prevention include perinatally and early antiretroviral therapy (ART) although long-term effects of in utero exposure...
Syndemic interactions between HIV/AIDS, mental health conditions, and non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review of contributing factors
INTRODUCTION: The syndemic framework provides a critical lens for understanding the complex interplay between HIV/AIDS, mental health (MH) conditions, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa. This scoping review explores how...
