Category Archives: Population(s)
Prevalence of HIV drug resistance among patients experiencing first-line treatment failure in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The emergence of human immunodefiency virus (HIV) drug resistance presents a substantial challenge. Alternatives for effective treatment regimens are limited, and treatment strategies are complicated. Although a number of...
Are Candida albicans isolates from people living with HIV more resistant to antifungals? A systematic review and meta-analysis
People living with HIV (PLHIV) often require antifungal medications for the treatment or prevention of infections, which may contribute to the emergence of resistant Candida albicans strains. This systematic review...
Harms associated with injecting in public spaces: A global systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite increasing backlash against harm reduction efforts and the need to understand the risk environments encountered by people who inject drugs (PWID), a quantitative systematic review on public injecting...
Prevalence of oral human papillomavirus infection in African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This meta-analysis aimed to provide pooled overall prevalence estimates of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Africa. A literature search for cross-sectional studies was conducted until January 2025. The Newcastle-Ottawa...
Measuring mobility in HIV research in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
INTRODUCTION: Mobility-from overnight travel to permanent migration-can reduce service access and increase HIV risk, driving the epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This scoping review described mobility measures used in HIV...
Estimating the effect of maternal viral load on perinatal and postnatal HIV transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Although a growing body of evidence supports zero risk of sexual HIV transmission from a person with sustained virological suppression, known as U=U (undetectable equals untransmittable), data have been...
The diagnostic significance of the C-reactive protein (CRP) in HIV/TB coinfection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains have challenged efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), a major global killer. C-reactive protein (CRP) shows promise as a biomarker for TB screening, particularly in HIV-positive...
Evaluating predictive performance, validity, and applicability of machine learning models for predicting HIV treatment interruption: A systematic review
Background HIV treatment interruption remains a significant barrier to achieving global HIV/AIDS control goals. Machine learning (ML) models offer potential for predicting treatment interruption by leveraging large clinical data. Understanding...
HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy impair liver function in people living with HIV: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: The use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has improved the lives of people living with HIV (PLWH). However, its use is associated with secondary complications, notably hepatotoxicity. This systematic review and...
Prevalence of and risk factors for suicidal ideation among perinatal women with HIV infection: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression
Background The prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) among HIV-positive pregnant women is a complex issue influenced by multiple risk factors. By addressing these risk factors and focusing on vulnerable regions,...
