Category Archives: Children or Youth (less than 18 years old)
Mobile health intervention tools promoting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa: Scoping review
BACKGROUND: In 2022, 3100 adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa experienced new HIV infections each week. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is effective at preventing HIV but has limited...
Cost-effectiveness analyses of adolescent- and young-adult-focused HIV interventions incorporating HIV transmission: A scoping review of modeling methods and proposed guidance
BACKGROUND: Adolescents and young adults (AYA) are disproportionately affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) globally, with high-burden population subgroups differing across regions. Cost-effectiveness modeling analyses of AYA-focused HIV interventions have...
Risk perception of human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and reproductive health education among among junior and senior high school students: A scoping review
This scoping review aims to identify studies that examine the existence and impact of HIV/AIDs education among high school-aged individuals in Ghana, underscoring the association of factors such as stigma...
Incidence and predictors of mortality among children with severe acute malnutrition admitted to therapeutic feeding units in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To estimate the mortality rate and identify predictors of mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) admitted to therapeutic feeding units (TFUs) in Ethiopia. Methods We searched...
Magnitude and characteristics of unsuppressed HIV viral load in children and adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: HIV/AIDS remains a major health issue in sub-Saharan Africa, especially among children and adolescents, with a substantial proportion of people with HIV having unsuppressed viral loads despite the availability of...
Mental health interventions for young pepole living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
Introduction: Young people (aged 15-24) living with HIV/AIDS (YPLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) experience higher rates of mental health conditions compared to their uninfected peers. Research and practitioners have expressed...
Transition From adolescent to adult care for young people living with HIV: A systematic review of needs, barriers, and interventions
Young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) aged 15-24 years represent over 25% of new HIV infections globally. They face significant challenges in transitioning from pediatric to adult care. Despite guidelines...
Prevalence of common mental disorders and sleep disorder among adolescents and young adults with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with HIV are a population at high risk of experiencing mental issues and sleep disorder. We aim to summarise the global prevalence and risks...
Characterizing the HIV care continuum among children and adolescents with HIV in eastern and southern Africa in the era of “Universal Test and Treat”: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: The “Universal Test and Treat” (UTT) era for antiretroviral therapy (ART) increased HIV service delivery to children and adolescents aged 0-19 with HIV. The goal is to reach %95%...
Health educational interventions for adolescents living with HIV: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Adolescents living with HIV face unique challenges as they gain greater independence while transitioning into adulthood. They must adjust their self-management activities and take primary responsibility for their health,...
Association between antiretroviral therapy and dental caries in children and adolescents with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the evidenceAÿregarding the association between antiretroviral therapy and dental caries in children and adolescents with HIV. METHODS: Searches were conducted in five international databases (PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE,...
Meta-analysis of TB & HIV co-infection mortality rate in sub-Saharan African children, youth, and adolescents
Background Despite the effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in reducing morbidity and mortality, children and adolescents with co-infections face an elevated risk of death due to their young age and...
