Category Archives: Population(s)
Facilitators and barriers to adherence to anti-retroviral treatment among pregnant or breastfeeding women living with HIV and perinatally infected infants: A scoping review
In 2022, 54% of 1.5 million children (age 0-14) living with HIV had access to anti-retroviral medication (ART). Adherence to ART for pregnant or breastfeeding HIV + women is critical...
The predictive accuracy of machine learning for the risk of death in HIV patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Early prediction of mortality in individuals with HIV (PWH) has perpetually posed a formidable challenge. With the widespread integration of machine learning into clinical practice, some researchers endeavor to...
Aetiology of vaginal discharge, urethral discharge, and genital ulcer in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-regression
BACKGROUND: Syndromic management is widely used to treat symptomatic sexually transmitted infections in settings without aetiologic diagnostics. However, underlying aetiologies and consequent treatment suitability are uncertain without regular assessment. This...
COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among people living with HIV: Review and meta-analysis
This study aims to estimate the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among people living with HIV (PLWHA). A search for observational studies was conducted in five databases and preprinted literature....
Interventions aimed at increasing syphilis screening among non-pregnant individuals in healthcare settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Syphilis remains a pressing public health concern with potential severe morbidity if left untreated. To improve syphilis screening, targeted interventions are crucial, especially in at-risk populations. This systematic review synthesises...
Dyslipidemia among adult HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy and its association with age and body mass index in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Dyslipidemia is a common public health problem in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who are receiving antiretroviral therapy and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Although evidence...
Sexually transmitted infections, sexual life and risk behaviours of people living with schizophrenia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), along with sexual health and behaviour, have received little attention in schizophrenia patients. AIMS: To systematically review and meta-analytically characterise the prevalence of STIs and...
Effectiveness of eHealth interventions for HIV prevention, testing and management: An umbrella review
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has become a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Globally, the number of cases of HIV continues to increase. Electronic health (eHealth)...
Detection rates of mental health problems among sexual minorities in mainland China: A meta-analysis
Previous studies that have addressed the growing mental health problems among sexual minorities in mainland China, but failed to inform mental health programs and public health policies with consistent detection...
Gay community involvement and the sexual health behaviours of sexual minority men: A systematic review and directions for future research
Considerable research has examined how involvement in gay-affiliated communities is associated with sexual health behaviours in sexual minority men (i.e., gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men),...
