Category Archives: Population(s)

BACKGROUND: Portugal has been committed to achieve UNAIDS target goals by the end of 2030 by improving accessibility of prevention programs to the general population and key populations. However, Portugal...

Episodic memory impairment can persist in persons with HIV (PWH) despite treatment. Depression is among the most prevalent comorbidities in HIV. Changes to brain regions involved in episodic memory like...

Background: Torque teno virus (TTV) is a ubiquitous, non-pathogenic component of the human virome whose role in people living with HIV (PLWH), particularly during antiretroviral therapy (ART)-mediated immune reconstitution, remains...

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of antiretroviral therapy(ART) regimens based on tenofovir(TDF) + lamivudine(3TC) + efavirenz(EFV) in patients co-infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus...

BACKGROUND: HIV genetic diversity has increased over time, with recombinant forms becoming more prevalent and complicating subtype classification and surveillance, particularly in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs). Accurate subtyping is critical...

Introduction: As people living with HIV age, the absolute colorectal cancer (CRC) burden rises, yet the extent of routine CRC screening delivery and clinical yield is unclear. We synthesized evidence on...

Introduction Children and adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to face significant barriers to diagnosis, treatment adherence, retention in care and psychosocial support, despite progress in prevention...

Religion and spirituality play an important role in shaping attitudes, beliefs, social norms, and preventive behaviors related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention across diverse populations and cultural settings. This...

Objective: This study aimed to assess vaccination coverage among individuals receiving HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science...

BACKGROUND: Pregnant women living with HIV are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, stigma, gender-based violence, and poor engagement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission services. Psychosocial interventions are increasingly used...

Women account for 59% of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection cases in sub-Saharan Africa. This impacts the increase in mother-to-child HIV transmission rates and presents challenges to preventive care for...

Housing instability and homelessness remain pervasive structural determinants of poor HIV outcomes in the United States. People living with HIV (PLWH) who experience homelessness face intersecting barriers, including stigma, behavioral...