Category Archives: General HIV- population
Reviews on HIV- people that explore topics including risk, screening, and prevention
Increased stigma, and physical and sexual violence against men who have sex with men and transgender women in sub-Saharan Africa: A qualitative evidence synthesis analyzing social and structural barriers to HIV testing and coping behaviors
In sub-Saharan Africa, accessing HIV testing services is a significant challenge for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW). In this qualitative evidence synthesis, our aim...
Estimates of the prevalence of male circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa from 2010–2023—A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Male circumcision (MC) is a key part of the package of interventions to prevent HIV, the biggest health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective To estimate the male circumcision prevalence...
Risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis recurrence, relapse and reinfection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The rate of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) recurrence is substantial. Identifying risk factors can support the development of prevention strategies. METHODS: We retrieved studies published between 1 January 1980 and...
Effect of mass treatment on the long-term prevalence of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis—A systematic review
Background: Selective mass treatment of STIs may lead to a durable reduction in the prevalence of STIs or a temporary reduction associated with an increased probability of antimicrobial resistance emerging. Methods: We...
Factors associated with PrEP stigma among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM): A systematic review
Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV. While pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at preventing HIV acquisition, uptake of PrEP...
Prevalence of delayed treatment for sexually transmitted infections and its determinants in sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infection is a common public health issue, and it is characteristically transmitted through sexual intercourse. Around the globe, particularly in less developed countries, delayed treatment of this...
Epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies of HIV, HPV, and other sexually transmitted infections among cisgender and transgender youth: A narrative review
Adolescents face an increased risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with alarming data especially concerning HIV. Limited data exists for teenagers regarding the influence of their gender identity (GI)...
Psychoeducational interventions for people living with chronic communicable disease: A systematic review
OBJECTIVE: Psychoeducation is increasingly recognised for its value in facilitating adaption to a chronic disease diagnosis. This study aimed to synthesise available literature on the psychoeducation interventions available to adults...
Effects of Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate on bone quality beyond bone density—A scoping review of the literature
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is a widely used pharmacological agent for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus infection. While prolonged exposure to TDF has been associated with a decrease in...
Systematic review: Strategies for improving HIV testing and detection rates in European hospitals
Undiagnosed HIV infection is a prominent clinical issue throughout Europe that requires the continuous attention of all healthcare professionals and policymakers to prevent missed testing opportunities and late diagnosis. This...
