Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
Prevalence of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide deaths in people living with HIV: Are there differences between geographic locations or sexes? : An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Preventing suicide is an important clinical and research priority according to the World Health Organization across lifespan. OBJECTIVE: This study summarizes the prevalence of suicidal ideation, attempts, and suicide...
Comparative safety of B/F/TAF versus other antiretroviral therapy regimens for treatment-naïve people with HIV-1: A systematic literature review and network meta-analysis
Aim: Bictegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) is a single-tablet regimen approved for the treatment of HIV-1 in treatment-naive (TN) and virologically suppressed people with HIV-1 (PWH). While the efficacy of...
The effectiveness of monetary incentives in improving viral suppression, treatment adherence, and retention in care among the general population of people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Achieving and maintaining viral suppression and optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy are crucial for improving health outcomes in general population of people living with HIV. This study aimed to...
The prevalence of dyslipidemia and its correlation with anti-retroviral therapy among people living with HIV in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Dyslipidemia, a risk factor of cardiovascular diseases, was a long-term adverse event of anti-retroviral drugs. Efavirenz (EFV) and lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) were recommended and the widely used antiretroviral drugs while...
A meta-analysis of prevalence and moderating factors of malnutrition among people living with HIV across countries
Malnutrition is a critical issue for people living with HIV (PLWH), affecting their immune function, health outcomes, and response to antiretroviral therapy. This meta-analysis assessed the prevalence of malnutrition among...
The Tryptophan-Kynurenine pathway in people living with HIV: A systematic review
Purpose: HIV-1 disrupts the metabolic profile of people living with HIV (PLWH), including the Tryptophan-Kynurenine (Trp-Kyn) pathway, linked to disease outcomes and comorbidities. Despite numerous studies, consensus on key dysregulated metabolites...
Harms associated with injecting in public spaces: A global systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite increasing backlash against harm reduction efforts and the need to understand the risk environments encountered by people who inject drugs (PWID), a quantitative systematic review on public injecting...
Prevalence of oral human papillomavirus infection in African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This meta-analysis aimed to provide pooled overall prevalence estimates of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Africa. A literature search for cross-sectional studies was conducted until January 2025. The Newcastle-Ottawa...
Measuring mobility in HIV research in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
INTRODUCTION: Mobility-from overnight travel to permanent migration-can reduce service access and increase HIV risk, driving the epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This scoping review described mobility measures used in HIV...
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,...
Prevalence of chronic kidney diseases among people living with HIV in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition among people living with HIV worldwide, but it is more common in patients from Africa. Both opportunistic infections and chronic illnesses...
