Category Archives: Population(s)
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among PrEP-eligible men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: Scaling up pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is critical to combating the AIDS epidemic, especially among PrEP-eligible men who have sex with men (MSM). This study summarizes the global proportion of PrEP-eligible...
A scoping review: Forced/coerced sterilization as a socio-cultural risk factor for sexually transmitted HIV for older Black women
Understanding socio-cultural factors that influence older (age 50 and up) Black women’s risk for sexually transmitted HIV has often been absent from policies and programs. This scoping review asked: What...
Retention in care after transition to adult care for adolescents and young adults with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: To evaluate the retention rates of adolescents and young adults (aged 10-25 years) living with HIV during the transition to adult HIV care. Methods: The study involved 15 cohort studies conducted...
A systematic review of mediation analysis frameworks in studies examining the determinants of cardiometabolic outcomes in people living with HIV
Introduction Mediation analysis provides a more flexible mechanistic view of the causal relationship between HIV-related factors and cardiometabolic diseases. However, there is limited evidence on how mediation analysis is implemented...
Exploring socio-economic dimensions in HIV research: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis (1992-2024)
The socio-economic burden of HIV infection remains a critical global health concern. This study was conducted to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the socio-economic burden of HIV infection, highlighting...
Prevalence of HIV/syphilis co-infection among men who have sex with men in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Men who have sex with men (MSM) are key populations for HIV and syphilis infection, and co-infection with both diseases significantly increases health risks. However, the co-infection of HIV/syphilis...
Urgent focus on the surgical risks of people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
With the widespread promotion and application of antiretroviral therapy in clinical practice, people living with HIV (PLWH) have the potential to live as long as non-HIV people and the probability...
Prevalence of late HIV diagnosis and its impact on mortality: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
Objectives: The late diagnosis of HIV infection plays a crucial role in accelerating the disease progression and increasing the risk of death in the HIV population. However, there remains no consensus...
The impact of place of residence on antiretroviral therapy adherence: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: There is evidence of geographical variation in HIV coverage and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, and studies have investigated how the place of residence of people living with HIV (PLWH) influences...
Prevalence and predictors of virological failure among the people living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment in East Africa: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression of published studies from 2016 to 2023
Background: Virological failure (VF) significantly threatens the efficacy of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs in East Africa. This systematic review and meta-analysis assess the prevalence and predictors of VF among individuals living...
