Category Archives: Population(s)
Factors influencing the uptake of public health interventions delivery by community pharmacists: A systematic review of global evidence
BACKGROUND: Community pharmacies are the first point of contact for most people seeking treatment for minor illnesses globally. In recent years, the role of community pharmacists has evolved, and they...
Incidence density mortality rate among HIV-positive children on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues to be the major cause of childhood deaths, particularly in the sub-Saharan African region. In Ethiopia, though several primary studies have been conducted on...
Digital technology for HIV self-management in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of adolescents’ preferences
Digital health technology interventions have shown promise in enhancing self-management practices among adolescents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (ALHIV). The objective of this scoping review was to identify the preferences...
Understanding practical, robust implementation and sustainability of home-based comprehensive sexual health care: A realist review
This review identifies which elements of home-based comprehensive sexual health care (home-based CSH) impacted which key populations, under which circumstances. A realist review of studies focused on home-based CSH with...
Prevalence, incidence, and case fatality of tuberculous meningitis in adults living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) emerges as a grave complication of tuberculosis in people living with HIV (PLWH). The diagnosis and treatment of TBM pose significant challenges, leading to elevated mortality...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal weight changes and pregnancy outcomes associated with integrase inhibitors and tenofovir alafenamide in pregnant women with HIV
OBJECTIVE: The global epidemiology of HIV during pregnancy highlights the challenges faced by women living with HIV worldwide. In 2022, more than 1.3 million pregnant women were living with HIV...
Global epidemiology, natural history, maternal-to-child transmission, and treatment with DAA of pregnant women with HCV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Pregnant Background Pregnant women with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection represent a special population in which treatment access remains limited despite its increasing prevalence. A reliable estimate of the...
Effectiveness, safety and discontinuation rates of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) in people with HIV using real-world data: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: The use of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) is based on the results of robust clinical trials. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of BIC/FTC/TAF in treatment-naïve (TN) and treatment-experienced (TE) people...
HIV-related stigma and associated factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: It has been recognized that HIV-related stigma hinders efforts in testing, treatment, and prevention. In this systematic review, we aimed to summarize available findings on the association between HIV-related...
Palliative care considerations for the older adults with HIV/AIDS: A clinical practice review
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has historically been viewed as a terminal condition affecting younger populations, however, with advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) and better healthcare provisions, people with HIV are...
Tuberculosis-associated mortality and risk factors for HIV-infected population in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Despite the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy in reducing mortality from opportunistic infections among people living with HIV (PLHIV), tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a significant cause of death, accounting...
Health and non-health benefits and equity impacts of individual-level economic relief programs during epidemics/pandemics in high income settings: A scoping review
Background Economic relief programs are strategies designed to sustain societal welfare and population health during a regional or global scale infectious disease outbreak. While economic relief programmes are considered essential...
