Category Archives: Population(s)
Estimated prevalence and associations of sexually transmissible bacterial enteric pathogens in asymptomatic men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: The reservoir of sexually transmissible bacterial enteric pathogens in asymptomatic men who have sex with men (MSM) may impact future outbreaks, and the evolution of antimicrobial resistance. We aimed to...
Barriers and facilitators to uptake and use of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis in pregnant and postpartum women: A qualitative meta-synthesis
BACKGROUND: Acute HIV infection during pregnancy and in the postpartum period increases the risk of vertical transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended preexposure prophylaxis for pregnant and postpartum...
Social impacts experienced by women with HIV and infertility in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) prevalence among reproductive-aged women remains high, and infertility among these women is common. The social consequences for these women are yet...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of social cognition among people living with HIV: Implications for non-social cognition and social everyday functioning
Social cognition-the complex mental ability to perceive social stimuli and negotiate the social environment-has emerged as an important cognitive ability needed for social functioning, everyday functioning, and quality of life....
Point of care HIV testing in dental settings in high-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
Objectives: Expanding HIV testing beyond specialized services has been a key strategic approach to eliminating the transmission of HIV. In recent years, dental settings have been identified as offering an opportunity...
Cost-effectiveness of interventions for HIV/AIDS, malaria, syphilis, and tuberculosis in 128 countries: A meta-regression analysis
Background Cost-effectiveness analyses have been conducted for many interventions for HIV/AIDS, malaria, syphilis, and tuberculosis, but they have not been conducted for all interventions that are currently recommended in all...
The risks for HIV and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men who engage in chemsex in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed methods systematic review and meta-analysis
Chemsex, the use of drugs during and/or prior to sex, has been found to increase the risk of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) among men who have sex with...
Perceived stigma and depression among the HIV-positive adult people in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, affecting approximately 60% of people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Low and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Ethiopia, bear...
Variation of adverse drug events in different settings in Africa: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Adverse drug events (ADEs) represent challenges affecting Africa’s healthcare systems owing to the increased healthcare expenditure and negative health outcomes of ADEs. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to systematically review published...
Precancerous cervical lesion and associated factors among HIV-infected women in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite several preventative and control measures Ethiopia continues to see an increase in cervical cancer. Comprehensive evidence is very important to suggest ministry of health. Therefore, the aim of...
