Category Archives: Population(s)

INTRODUCTION: Multimonth dispensing (MMD) is a strategy in the HIV care continuum for people living with HIV (PLWH), especially for those who are virally suppressed. With the increase in MMD...

Objectives We aimed to systematically summarise and quantify the empirical evidence on targeted interventions and their effects on various HIV prevention outcomes for long-distance truck drivers (LDTDs) globally. Design A...

Background The utility of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is being challenged by growing HIV drug resistance (HIVDR). Although simulation modelling is useful for...

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the Friendship Bench (FB) intervention’s efficacy in relieving anxiety and depression among people living with HIV (PLHIV) and high-risk populations, explored intervention effect heterogeneity,...

BACKGROUND: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15 to 24 years continue to bear a disproportionate burden of HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Although substantial research has examined behavioral...

Objective This systematic review summarizes factors associated with immunological non-response (INR) among people with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Southeast Asia. Methods We conducted a systematic search of PubMed,...

The prevalence of smoking among people living with HIV (PLWH) is higher than in the general population, and PLWH who smoke are at increased risk of both smoking- and HIV-related...

Objective To synthesise evidence on exercise for preventing and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among HIV clients, emphasising sub-Saharan Africa. Design Narrative review. Data sources Meta-analyses, randomised trials, cohort studies, mechanistic...

Background Cryptosporidium spp. is a major opportunistic pathogens in HIV/AIDS patients, contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite advances in HIV/AIDS management, the global burden, genetic diversity, and risk factors...

Background Sub-Saharan Africa faces a syndemic of HIV and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes and hypertension. Integrated care models have been promoted to improve service efficiency and patient outcomes; however,...

Introduction Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor and has increased among people living with HIV. However, evidence on its association with HIV status remains inconsistent. This systematic review aimed...

Introduction Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for people living with HIV has led to dramatically reduced mortality and improved life expectancy. This achievement is accompanied by a higher risk for metabolic and...