Category Archives: Population(s)

Nutritional status of adult people living with HIV: A narrative review

2025

BACKGROUND: The interaction between HIV infection, nutrition and immune system functioning is intricate, leading, in many cases, to a cycle of poor health outcomes. Despite the widespread use of highly...

Self-reported sleep disturbances among people living with HIV in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Objective: People living with HIV (PLWH) commonly face a range of health issues, among which sleep disturbances are common and are related to adverse health outcomes. This review aims to assess...

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HIV care continuum and associated factors in high-income nations: A mixed-methods systematic review

2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the HIV care continuum (HCC), presenting challenges while also driving positive transformations globally. This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HCC...

Bridging the gap: Identifying barriers and strategies for widespread implementation of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review

2025

BACKGROUND: Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LAI ART) is a new, and innovative approach to HIV treatment, designed to address several challenges, including the adherence issues associated with daily oral ART....

Predictive value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio for the clinical outcomes of acquired immune deficiency syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Objective: This study aimed to explore the predictive value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for outcomes in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients. Methods: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science were...

Invasive Neisseria meningitidis subtype C in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: A systematic review

2024

INTRODUCTION: Outbreaks of invasive Neisseria meningitidis subtype C in networks of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) have been reported. We aimed to explore any...

PrEP uptake and utilisation among adolescent girls and young women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review

2025

Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are disproportionately affected by HIV. Despite the effectiveness of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing HIV, uptake and effective utilisation...

Facilitators and barriers to Hiv pre-exposure prophylaxis adherence and retention among young men who have sex with men: A meta-ethnographic scoping review

2025

Retention and adherence to daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are critical for effective HIV prevention; however, YMSM exhibit lower rates of both compared to other populations. This is important because...

Assessment tools for evaluating pharmacy students’ knowledge on HIV prophylaxis: A scoping review

2025

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify and evaluate instruments used to measure pharmacy students’ knowledge of HIV prophylaxis, focusing on both preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis. METHODS: A systematic...

Drug-drug interactions in transgender patients receiving antiretroviral and hormonal therapy: A systematic review of clinical studies and reports

2025

Transgender individuals, whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth, often undergo pharmacotherapy, including hormone therapy (HT), as part of their gender-affirming care. This pharmacotherapy, particularly when combined...

Weight gain, obesity, and the impact of lifestyle factors among people living with HIV: A systematic review

2024

HIV remains a significant health concern, but the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed it into a manageable chronic condition. However, weight gain and obesity pose a substantial challenge...

Climate change and HIV prevention: Towards sustainable solutions—A narrative review

2025

Climate change, with its pervasive environmental, social, and economic impacts, is emerging as a significant factor influencing global health outcomes, including the prevention and management of HIV. The intersection of...

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