Category Archives: Children or Youth (less than 18 years old)

Strength-based interventions for HIV prevention and sexual risk reduction among girls and young women: A resilience-focused systematic review

2019

Despite significant public health efforts, girls and young women still face gender-specific barriers to achieving optimal physical and mental health. Public health interventions have historically addressed the health needs of...

The burden of vaccine-preventable diseases among HIV-infected and HIV-exposed children in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019

There are knowledge gaps regarding evidence-based research on the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected and HIV-exposed children aged

Vaccination among HIV-infected, HIV-exposed uninfected and HIV-uninfected children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence related to vaccine efficacy and effectiveness

2019

Evidence-based approaches were used in making recommendations for vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases for HIV-infected and HIV-exposed individuals but with limited substantiation. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis with randomised-controlled...

Maternal immunisation to improve the health of HIV-exposed infants

2018

HIV-exposed but uninfected (HEU) infants are at an increased risk of many infectious diseases that can contribute to the high mortality seen among HEU children. Maternal immunisation could be a...

The impact of approaches in improving male partner involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV on the uptake of safe infant feeding practices by HIV positive women in sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis

2018

BACKGROUND: The low level of male partner involvement in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV services such as safe infant feeding practices poses a serious challenge to the...

Trends and emerging directions in HIV risk and prevention research in the Philippines: A systematic review of the literature

2018

BACKGROUND: The Philippines is experiencing one of the fastest growing epidemics globally. Evidence-based public health policies are needed. To describe the public health literature on HIV risk groups and prevention...

Measles seroprevalence and vaccine responses in HIV-infected adolescents and adults: A systematic review

2018

Background: The World Health Organization recommends an additional dose of measles-containing vaccine (MCV) for HIV-infected children receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) following immune reconstitution. We conducted a systematic review...

Peer-facilitated community-based interventions for adolescent health in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

2019

BACKGROUND: Adolescents aged 10-19 represent one sixth of the world’s population and have a high burden of morbidity, particularly in low-resource settings. We know little about the potential of community-based...

Sexual risk behaviors in adolescent sexual minority males: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2018

Although adolescent sexual minority males (ASMM) are at increased risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States (US), studies that estimate sexual risk behaviors that contribute to HIV...

Attrition of HIV-exposed infants from early infant diagnosis services in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2018

INTRODUCTION: Identification and retention of HIV-exposed infants in early infant diagnosis (EID) services helps to ensure optimal health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the magnitude of attrition from...

A systematic review of adherence to oral pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV — How can we improve uptake and adherence?

2018

INTRODUCTION: Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective strategy to reduce the risk of HIV transmission in high risk individuals. However, the effectiveness of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis is highly dependent...

Integration of neonatal and child health interventions with pediatric HIV interventions in global health

2018

Background/Objectives: In the last decade, many strategies have called for integration of HIV and child survival platforms to reduce missed opportunities and improve child health outcomes. Countries with generalized HIV...

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