Category Archives: General HIV- population
Reviews on HIV- people that explore topics including risk, screening, and prevention
A systematic review of the quality of trials evaluating biomedical HIV prevention interventions shows that many lack power
Purpose: Several randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) have tested strategies to prevent sexual acquisition of HIV infection, but their quality has been variable. We aimed to identify, describe, and evaluate the...
Risk of cardiovascular disease from antiretroviral therapy for HIV: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest certain antiretroviral therapy (ART) drugs are associated with increases in cardiovascular disease. PURPOSE: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the available evidence, with...
The effectiveness of interventions using electronic reminders to improve adherence to chronic medication: A systematic review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Many patients experience difficulties in adhering to long-term treatment. Although patients’ reasons for not being adherent are diverse, one of the most commonly reported barriers is forgetfulness. Reminding patients...
A taxonomy for community-based care programs focused on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care in resource-poor settings
Community-based care (CBC) can increase access to key services for people affected by HIV/AIDS through the mobilization of community interests and resources and their integration with formal health structures. Yet,...
Provider-initiated testing and counselling programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of their operational implementation
OBJECTIVE: The routine offer of an HIV test during patient-provider encounters is gaining momentum within HIV treatment and prevention programmes. This review examined the operational implementation of provider-initiated testing and...
Complementary and alternative medicine in the management of pain, dyspnea, and nausea and vomiting near the end of life. A systematic review
To review the evidence for efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities in treating pain, dyspnea, and nausea and vomiting in patients near the end of life, original articles...
More than 20 years of research into the quality of life of people with HIV and AIDS–a descriptive review of study characteristics and methodological approaches of published empirical studies
BACKGROUND: The quality of life of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) is becoming increasingly important–a fact that is also reflected in extensive research efforts. Owing to the almost...
A systematic review of effects of concurrent strength and endurance training on the health-related quality of life and cardiopulmonary status in patients with HIV/AIDS
PURPOSE: To determine the effects of concurrent strength and endurance training (concurrent training) on the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and cardiopulmonary status among HIV-infected patients, using a systematic search...
Etravirine as a switching option for patients with HIV RNA suppression: A review of recent trials
Unlike other nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, etravirine is only approved for use in treatment-experienced patients. In the DUET 1 and 2 trials, 1203 highly treatment-experienced patients were randomized to etravirine...
Causal inference regarding infectious aetiology of chronic conditions: A systematic review
Background: Current guidelines recommend screening all people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) who have a CD4 count ≤100 cells/µL for cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) to identify those patients who could benefit...
