Category Archives: Population(s)
Lessons from the field: A systematic review of global and continental prevalence and challenges of people living with HIV (COVID-19)
COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, accounts for 186 million infections and more than 4 million deaths globally. This systematic review concentrates on the epidemiological profiling of HIV/AIDS, along with the unique...
FujiLAM assays for tuberculosis detection in people with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background There is a global need for a rapid, accurate, and non-sputum point-of-care (PoC) assay for tuberculosis (TB), especially for people with HIV (PLHIV). The Fujifilm SILVAMP TB LAM (FujiLAM),...
Promoting healthy aging through mindfulness and yoga: A systematic review of interventions for people living with HIV who use drugs or who have a history of substance use
Advances in HIV care and broader access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) have extended life expectancy for people living with HIV, yet aging-related health concerns, especially among those who use substances,...
Viral load suppression after enhanced adherence counseling among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy (2019–2024): A systematic review and meta-analysis in East Africa
Introduction Viral load suppression is essential for reducing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) related morbidity and mortality. To eliminate the HIV epidemic and enhance adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) globally, the...
Unveiling the underestimated prevalence of HIV, HBV and TB triple infection in Asia, South America, and Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a genus of retroviruses that targets immune cells and may eventually cause immune-deficiency illness. Triple infection of HIV/hepatitis B virus (HBV) /tuberculosis (TB) leads...
The effect of Chinese medicine therapeutics on HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Background Although antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively suppresses HIV, incomplete immune reconstitution affects 20%–30% of adherent patients. Chinese Medicine (CM) demonstrates potential as a complementary therapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired...
Microalbuminuria among HIV/AIDS patients in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Over the past decade, the incidence of chronic kidney disease among HIV-seropositive people has increased at an alarming rate. Microalbuminuria is believed to be a precursor of HIV-related renal...
Evolving landscape of economic evaluations of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and pre-exposure prophylaxis implementation strategies: A systematic review
INTRODUCTION: Economic evaluations of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and associated implementation strategies guide evidence-based policies, programmes and resource allocation. Since 2015, there has been an evolution in PrEP modalities, implementation...
High prevalence of baseline Non-R5 viral tropism in PLWH is associated with immune damage: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to characterize the distribution of HIV-1 viral tropism at diagnosis among people living with HIV (PLWH) and examine its association with baseline CD4+ T...
Effect of human immunodeficiency virus on lung function and structure: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Rationale: Obstructive lung disease (OLD) pathogenesis includes inhalational (e.g., smoking) and noninhalational mechanisms (e.g., infections). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been suggested as a novel OLD risk factor. Substantial data...
Interest in and preference for long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men, trans* individuals, and cisgender heterosexual women: A global systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (LAI-PrEP) offers potentials for expanding PrEP coverage and improving public health outcomes. This study synthesizes evidence on the prevalence and determinants of interest in and...
