Category Archives: Population(s)
Influence factors associated with fertility intention among people living with HIV in China and other regions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Advances in medical care and improved quality of life have fostered a growing desire for parenthood among people living with HIV (PLHIV). However, this desire remains inadequately addressed in...
Acceptability and use of HIV self-testing among young people in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed methods systematic review
Background Young people (YP) are disproportionately affected by the HIV pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), but testing rates remain low despite global targets of testing 95% of people with HIV...
Neuropsychiatric adverse events in tenofovir disoproxil fumarate- and tenofovir alafenamide-based HIV therapy and prophylaxis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Tenofovir is integral to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV, but its neuropsychiatric adverse events (NPAEs) have not been systematically investigated. OBJECTIVES: This systematic review aims...
Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial sexually transmitted infections: The current landscape and future directions
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The incidence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI) continues to rise particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) has emerged as...
The causes and consequences of stigma among individuals involved in the criminal legal system: A systematic review
The purpose of this study was to systematically review the types of stigmatized attributes that have been assessed and the causes and consequences of stigma for individuals involved in the...
Exploring optimal HAART adherence rates in Ethiopian adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Optimal medication adherence is vital for the successful implementation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in managing HIV infection. Global efforts aim to minimize the burden of antimicrobial resistance...
Innovation and implementation determinants of HIV testing and linkage-to-care in the U.S.: A systematic review
OBJECTIVE: To identify innovation and implementation determinants of HIV testing, diagnosis, and linkage-to-care in the U.S. DATA SOURCES AND STUDY SETTING: Between November 2020 and January 2022, a broad search...
High rates of Treponema pallidum, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, or Trichomonas vaginalis co-infection in people with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose: People living with HIV (PWH) experience a disproportionate burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), leading to more severe health outcomes and increasing the risk of HIV transmission. The presence of...
Effectiveness of nurse-led self-care interventions on quality of life, social support, depression and anxiety among people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background: People living with HIV often face challenges related to quality of life, mental health, and social support. Nurse-led self-care interventions have been proposed as a means to address these issues,...
Concept analysis of psychosocial distress among African American and Latine men who have sex with men: Implications for HIV care
AIM: The aim of this study is to provide conceptual clarity on psychosocial distress among African American and Latine men who have sex with men living with human immunodeficiency virus....
Real-world clinical and economic outcomes from rapid start antiretroviral therapy in HIV: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: We aimed to synthesize clinical and economic outcomes of rapid start versus non-rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) in people with HIV (PWH) in real-world settings. Methods: A search was conducted...
