Category Archives: Population(s)
Impact of HIV-related stigma on antiretroviral therapy adherence, engagement and retention in HIV care, and transition to adult HIV care in pediatric and young adult populations living with HIV: A literature review
Abstract HIV-related stigma is associated with negative effects on mental health and lower health-related quality of life in pediatric and young adult populations living with HIV. We reviewed literature on...
Lipid nanoparticles in antiretroviral therapy: A nanotechnology breakthrough for HIV/AIDS treatment
BACKGROUND: The development of an effective drug delivery system for the treatment of HIV/AIDS is a global challenge. The conventional drug delivery approach, namely highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), has...
Technology-based HIV prevention interventions for men who have sex with men: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: There remain unmet HIV prevention needs in China, particularly among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. Technology-based interventions are increasingly used in HIV prevention worldwide....
Acceptability of self-sampling and self-testing for infections: A rapid systematic review on public users’ views
Background Self-sampling and self-testing have been increasingly used for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and quickly became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic. User acceptability, preferences, and experiences are important factors affecting...
Development of research on HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder and emerging trends: a visualization analysis via CiteSpace
BACKGROUND: In the combination antiretroviral therapy era, HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is still widespread among HIV-infected individuals. However, there is no effective treatment for HAND, and the exact pathogenic mechanism...
The efficacy of Cotrimoxazole for the prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia among HIV-exposed and infected children: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: HIV-related opportunistic infections like Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (PCP) remain a major contributor to child morbidity and mortality globally. PCP accounts for over 60% of AIDS in the first year...
HIV prevention interventions and research in the philippines for high-risk populations: Proposals from a scoping review of contributing cactors
Despite a global decrease in HIV cases and efforts to reduce HIV incidence in the country, the Philippines has an increasing HIV incidence rate, which is the highest in the...
The global prevalence and impact of steatotic liver disease and viral infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Steatotic liver disease (SLD) affects ~30% of adults worldwide. The global population is continuously threatened by epidemic and endemic viral diseases. This study aims to thoroughly examine the interaction...
Interventions and strategies to increase cervical cancer screening, treatment, and retention in care among persons with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review
Cervical cancer (CC) and HIV pose two major public health challenges, with low and middle-income countries (LMICs) exhibiting the highest disease burden and mortality rate for both HIV and CC-related...
Comprehensive appraisal of the association between sexually transmitted infections and prostate cancer: A scoping review of empirical studies, reviews, and meta-analyses
We performed a scoping review on the association of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with prostate cancer and identified knowledge gaps. Searching four databases (Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane) identified 286...
