Category Archives: Population(s)
Climate change and extreme weather events and linkages with HIV outcomes: Recent advances and ways forward
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Discuss the recent evidence on climate change and related extreme weather events (EWE) and linkages with HIV prevention and care outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS: We identified 22 studies...
Concomitant virus infection increases mortality and worsens outcome of acute pancreatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a major health threat, with a high mortality rate in severe forms. Though alcohol and bile-induced factors are the most common causes, increasing evidence suggests...
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...
Depressive symptoms and its determinants among people living with HIV in Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: In Africa, depressive symptoms are prevalent among people living with HIV (PLHIV), significantly impacting their adherence and overall quality of life. The combined burden of HIV and depressive symptoms worsens...
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...
