Category Archives: Population(s)

A scoping review of observational research on cannabis use for symptom management in HIV and cancer: Implications for cannabis nursing

2024

Background: People with HIV have a higher risk of developing non-AIDS-defining cancers in older age, leading to a significant population living with two conditions, HIV and cancer. There is an increasing...

Efficacy and safety of systematic corticosteroids treatment among HIV-positive patients with tuberculosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2024

INTRODUCTION: The efficacy and safety of corticosteroids in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) remain controversial. METHOD: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Database were...

Geospatial distribution of HIV seroprevalence among blood donors in South Asian countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

The reliance on replacement blood donors in developing countries has led to an increased prevalence of transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs), including HIV. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the...

Burden of mortality and its predictors among TB-HIV co-infected patients in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) are still the two major deadly pandemics globally, causes 167,000 deaths in 2022. The two lethal combinations pose a substantial challenge to...

Gut microbiome alteration in HIV/AIDS and the role of antiretroviral therapy—A scoping review

2024

(1) Background: The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in chronic immune activation associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) pathogenesis, non-AIDS-related comorbidities, and mortality...

Distribution of Candida species isolated from people living with human immunodeficiency virus with oropharyngeal and oral candidiasis in Africa in the era of universal test and treat policy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Background The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the implementation of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) universal test and treat (UTT) policy have led to a decline in the incidence...

Cataract in HIV patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

HIV-induced AIDS attacks the immune system, leading to opportunistic infections. This syndrome has been linked to an increased risk of developing uveitis and subsequent cataracts. Consequently, cataract surgery may be...

Non-pharmaceutical interventions for people living with HIV with cognitive impairment: A scoping review

2024

BACKGROUND: Cognitive impairment (CI) in HIV is often of multifactorial causation, and remains a prominent issue in the age of effective combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), affecting approximately 14% of people...

Association of exposure to air pollutants and risk of mortality among people living with HIV: A systematic review

2024

Background People living with HIV (PLWH) are more vulnerable to infectious and non-infectious comorbidities due to chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction. Air pollution is a major global health risk, contributing...

Effect of micronutrients on HIV-related clinical outcomes among adults living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy: Systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Context: Micronutrient deficiencies are common and frequently co-occurring among people living with HIV (PLHIV) globally, with consequences for their health and clinical outcomes. Previous reviews of the influence of micronutrient supplementation...

Utilization of modern contraception and determinants among HIV positive women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Background The burden of pediatric HIV/AIDS, mother-to-child transmission rate, and unintended pregnancy among HIV-positive women remain high in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Provision of contraceptives is an undeniable strategy to...

Gait speed, mobility, balance, and dual-tasking deficits among people living with HIV globally: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

People living with HIV (PLWH) may experience premature physical deficits, including walking, mobility, and balance problems. The purpose was to measure deficits in walking, mobility, balance, and dual tasking in...

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