Category Archives: Population(s)

From conceptualising to modelling structural determinants and interventions in HIV transmission dynamics models: A scoping review and methodological framework for evidence-based analyses

2024

Background Including structural determinants (e.g. criminalisation, stigma, inequitable gender norms) in dynamic HIV transmission models is important to help quantify their population-level impacts and guide implementation of effective interventions that...

HIV-infected individuals do not present significant differences regarding periodontal status: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate, through a systematic literature review, whether periodontal status in HIV-infected individuals is different from those non-HIV-infected. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic search for published observational studies within...

A scoping review of factors associated with HIV acquisition in the context of humanitarian crises

2024

Humanitarian crises-natural or human-made events that can threaten communities’ health, safety, security, and well-being-may affect the HIV epidemic dynamics. Common aspects of humanitarian crises such as poverty, powerlessness, disruptions to...

Cervical precancer and invasive cancer among women living with HIV in Latin America: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

BACKGROUND: Data on the occurrence of cervical precancer and cancer among women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Latin American countries (LAC) are scarce and highly heterogeneous. METHODS: We conducted a...

Virtual care pathways for people living with HIV: A mixed-methods systematic review

2024

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an unprecedented surge in virtual services, necessitating a rapid shift to digital healthcare approaches. This review focuses on evaluating the evidence of virtual care (VC)...

Revisiting the prevalence of unhealthy alcohol use among ethnic minority immigrant gay, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men in North America: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Unhealthy alcohol use is a significant public health concern among ethnic minority immigrant gay, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in North America. The definition...

Managing low-level HIV viraemia in antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

OBJECTIVE: HIV-1 management has advanced significantly with antiretroviral therapy (ART), yet challenges persist, including low-level HIV-1 viraemia (LLV). LLV presents a complex scenario, with varied definitions in the literature, reflecting...

A systematic review and narrative synthesis of factors affecting pre-exposure prophylaxis willingness among Black women for HIV prevention

2024

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can significantly reduce human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission among Black women in the United States (U.S.), a group disproportionately affected by HIV. However, PrEP uptake in this...

Prevalence of HIV Self-Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Evidence Synthesis by Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2024

HIV self-testing (HIVST) plays a significant role in addressing the health care needs of high-risk populations, particularly men who have sex with men (MSM). The present systematic review and meta-analysis...

Bone loss and fractures in post-menopausal women living with HIV: A narrative review

2024

INTRODUCTION: Post-menopausal women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (WLHIV) face an increased risk of bone fractures due to the relationship between HIV-related factors and menopause. This narrative review aims to...

Respiratory syncytial virus among people living with HIV: Is there a case for rolling out prophylaxis? A viewpoint based on a systematic review

2024

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is responsible for a considerable burden of respiratory disease among children and older adults. Several prophylactic strategies have recently been introduced. We review the available evidence...

The viral load monitoring cascade in HIV treatment programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

2024

BACKGROUND: The United Nations’ 95-95-95 (95% of people with HIV being aware of their diagnosis, 95% of those aware of their diagnosis being on treatment and 95% achieving viral suppression)...

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