Category Archives: General HIV- population
Reviews on HIV- people that explore topics including risk, screening, and prevention
Disparities in awareness, willingness and uptake of biomedical HIV prevention among bisexual and gay men: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: The field of HIV/STI prevention research has primarily focused on gay men, leaving bisexual men overshadowed in broader discussions on sexual minority men’s health. Although also at increased risk...
The global re-emergence of syphilis and antimicrobial resistance among men who have sex with men (MSM), people living with HIV (PLWH), and newborns: A narrative review
Syphilis incidence continues to rise substantially among men who have sex with men (MSM), people living with HIV (PLWH), newborns, and women of reproductive age, despite preventive measures and available...
Can ChatGPT match physicians in the diagnosis, triage, management and prevention of infectious diseases? A scoping review
INTRODUCTION: The global burden of infectious diseases (ID), combined with a shortage of ID specialists, continues to challenge healthcare systems worldwide. Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models such as...
Barriers and facilitators to STI and HIV testing among African and Caribbean heritage communities in high-income countries mapped to the behaviour change wheel: A scoping review
Background: African and Caribbean communities in high-income countries face disproportionate sexually transmitted infection (STI) risks. In the US, the gonorrhoea rate among non-Hispanic Blacks is 7.7 times greater than that among...
Maternal-to-child-transmission of human immunodeficiency virus in maternal preterm premature rupture of the membranes: A systematic review
Aim: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) in the context of maternal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection poses a significant clinical dilemma, as clinicians must balance the risks of prematurity with...
Barriers and facilitators to oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis use in Australia: A scoping review comparing findings to Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective, yet various barriers limit its potential as a HIV prevention strategy. This scoping review aimed to identify and quantify determinants of oral...
Perinatal outcomes associated with antiretroviral therapy for pregnant women living with HIV: An umbrella review
Background: The World Health Organization recommends antiretroviral therapy (ART) for pregnant women living with HIV (WLHIV), the vast majority of whom reside in sub-Saharan Africa. In recent years, many systematic reviews,...
Effectiveness of digital interventions in reducing chemsex-related health risks among mem who have sex with men (MSM): A systematic review
Chemsex among men who have sex with men (MSM) has emerged as a significant public health concern, creating an urgent need for effective harm-reduction strategies. Digital platforms are becoming a...
Indirect treatment comparison of the efficacy of long-acting injectable cabotegravir compared with lenacapavir for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
INTRODUCTION: Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (hereafter referred to as cabotegravir) is the first long-acting injectable approved for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) based on the HPTN 083 and 084 trials. Long-acting injectable lenacapavir...
Screening for asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections in emergency departments: An integrative review of public health outcomes
OBJECTIVE: To synthesise evidence on opportunistic screening for asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections and bloodborne viruses (STI/BBV) in emergency departments (EDs), focusing on detection, public health outcomes and feasibility. METHODS: An...
Determinants of cardiovascular disease risk among LGBTQ+ populations: A systematic review of empirical evidence
BACKGROUND: Understanding the multifactorial drivers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in LGBTQ+ populations is critical to advancing equitable cardiovascular care. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and synthesize empirical evidence on factors influencing...
Effects of targeted interventions on HIV testing, knowledge and sexual risk behaviours among long-distance truck drivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objectives We aimed to systematically summarise and quantify the empirical evidence on targeted interventions and their effects on various HIV prevention outcomes for long-distance truck drivers (LDTDs) globally. Design A...
