Category Archives: Population(s)
HIV-1 resistance and virological failure to treatment with the integrase inhibitors bictegravir, cabotegravir, and dolutegravir: A systematic literature review
We describe and analyze resistance-associated mutations (RM) and virological failures (VF) on antiretroviral therapy using the latest approved integrase inhibitors (INIs) dolutegravir (DTG), bictegravir (BIC), and cabotegravir (CAB), together with...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of HIV/AIDS prevalence among transgender populations worldwide
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The study’s goal was to assess the global prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection in transgender people and to provide light on regional variances. METHODS: A systematic search was...
Prevalence of HIV/AIDS among pregnant women in North American region: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: As a major maternal health concern, the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among pregnant women was previously investigated in European, African, and Latin American regions other than the...
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease among young people living with HIV in Sub Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Globally, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing among young people living with HIV (YPLHIV), with inconsistent estimates. Aggregated data on the prevalence of CKD are needed...
Reducing the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission using intervention mapping: A systematic review
Intervention mapping (IM) is a planning approach that reflects the intricate decision-making process involved in the design of behavior interventions. The development and implementation of IM is complex in preventing...
The burden of menstrual irregularities among women living with HIV in Nigeria: A comprehensive review
BACKGROUND: Menstrual irregularities significantly distress women living with HIV (WLHIV), impacting their reproductive health and quality of life. Although the underlying mechanism remains inconclusive, studies have outlined possible contributory factors....
The long-term health outcomes of people living with perinatal human immunodeficiency virus: A scoping review
Since the first reported cases of perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 1982, a generation born with HIV has reached adulthood. The authors conducted a scoping review of PubMed...
Adverse perinatal outcomes associated with different classes of antiretroviral drugs in pregnant women with HIV
Objective: Women with HIV (WHIV) are at an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes compared to women without HIV, despite antiretroviral therapy (ART). There is evidence that the risk of...
Sexual and reproductive health and rights, HIV and migration in southern Africa: A rapid review
Migration, a prevalent global phenomenon, significantly impacts health, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. This article presents a rapid review aimed at mapping projects, lessons and policies concerning sexual and...
