Category Archives: Population(s)
Purely behavioral: A scoping review of nonpharmacological behavioral and lifestyle interventions to prevent cardiovascular disease in persons living with HIV
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 900,000 deaths annually. People living with HIV are at a higher risk of developing CVD....
A systematic review and network meta-analyses to assess the effectiveness of HIV self-testing distribution strategies
BACKGROUND: We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis to identify which HIV self-testing (HIVST) distribution strategies are most effective. METHODS: We abstracted data from randomized controlled trials and observational...
Worldwide relative smoking prevalence among people living with and without HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis
OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN: People living with HIV (PLH) suffer disproportionately from the chronic diseases exacerbated by smoking tobacco. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to establish the relative prevalence...
An in-depth analysis of novel combinatorial drug therapy via nanocarriers against HIV/AIDS infection and their clinical perspectives: A systematic review
INTRODUCTION: Conventional antiretroviral therapy against HIV infections is threatening to become outdated due to the low chemical, physical, biological, and pharmacokinetic characteristics of therapeutic molecules, followed by the high chance...
Risk factors and predictors associated with the severity of COVID-19 in China: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression
Since December 2019, the pneumonia cases infected with 2019 novel coronavirus have appeared, posing a critical threat to global health. In this study, we performed a meta-analysis to discover the...
The synergistic relationship between climate change and the HIV/AIDS epidemic: A conceptual framework
Climate change and HIV/AIDS represent two of the greatest threats to human health in the 21st century. However, limitations in understanding the complex relationship between these syndemics continue to constrain...
Understanding Mental Health in the Context of Adolescent Pregnancy and HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Identifying a Critical Evidence Gap
Adolescent (10–19 years) mental health remains an overlooked global health issue. Rates of adolescent pregnancy within sub-Saharan Africa are some of the highest in the world and occur at the...
Sexual health interventions delivered to participants by mobile technology: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Background: The use of mobile technologies to prevent STIs is recognised as a promising approach worldwide; however, evidence has been inconclusive, and the field has developed rapidly. With about 1...
Sexual and reproductive health outcomes among incarcerated women in Canada: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Women are the fastest growing population in Canadian prisons. Incarceration can limit access to essential health services, increase health risks and disrupt treatment and supports. Despite legal requirements to...
Use of dating sites and applications by women and their risk of sexually transmitted infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
INTRODUCTION: The use of social networks has been increasing worldwide. Mobile websites and applications (apps) allow people to network more quickly and have more partners for sex. This can facilitate...
The effects of HIV self-testing on the uptake of HIV testing, linkage to antiretroviral treatment and social harms among adults in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: HIV infection is still a global public health problem. More than 75% of HIV-infected people are in Africa, and up to 54% are unaware of their HIV status, limiting...
Pre-exposure prophylaxis care continuum, barriers, and facilitators among Black men who have sex with men in the United States: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) represents a viable HIV prevention tool for black men who have sex with men (BMSM). However, aggregated evidence regarding the presentations and determinants of the PrEP continuum...
