Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
Academic achievement and psychosocial needs of children affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS
2010
Key take-home messages There is very little research that directly examines the long-term academic achievement or the psychosocial needs of children affected by HIV. Of the studies that do exist...
The effects of viral load and antiretroviral medications on sexual transmission of HIV
2013
Key take-home messages Several studies have noted differences in viral load levels when comparing blood plasma to semen, cervicovaginal secretions and rectal mucosa. Despite an undetectable blood plasma viral load...
Transitioning from adolescent to adult care in HIV
2015
Key take-home messages A range of social, psychological, economic, structural and cultural factors affect adolescents’ ability to transition from pediatric HIV care to adult care. Compared to HIV-negative adolescents, adolescents...
Impact of victimization on the health of men who have sex with men
2017
Key take-home messages Men who have sex with men who have been victimized report high rates of unprotected anal sex and other HIV risk behaviours. Sexual minority adults who have...
HIV testing within general practices in Europe: A mixed-methods systematic review
2018
BACKGROUND: Late diagnosis of HIV infection remains a key challenge in Europe. It is acknowledged that general practitioners (GPs) may contribute greatly to early case finding, yet there is evidence...
A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of fecal microbiota transplant for clostridium difficile infection in immunocompromised patients
2018
Background: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been shown to be effective in recurrent Clostridium difficile (CD) infection, with resolution in 80% to 90% of patients. However, immunosuppressed patients were often...
Sensitivity and specificity of WHO’s recommended four-symptom screening rule for tuberculosis in people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
2018
BACKGROUND: Since 2011, WHO recommends a four-symptom screening rule to exclude active tuberculosis in people living with HIV before starting tuberculosis preventive treatment (ie, absence of current cough, weight loss,...
Mental health status of women and families infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
2010
Key take-home messages Evidence-based interventions are needed to support women living with HIV/AIDS to develop effective parenting skills for their children. Due to the disproportionate burden of depression on women...
Adherence to methadone maintenance treatment and antiretroviral therapy
2013
Key take-home messages HIV-positive intravenous drug users (IDUs) are at greater risk of non-adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) compared to the general HIV population. Psychological problems, active drug...
Impact of community-based organizations for people living with HIV
2015
Key take-home messages  Since the beginning of the epidemic, CBOs have displayed cultural competency and have gained the trust of community members, allowing them to target their services to people...
Impact of medical assistance in dying on family and friends
2017
Key take-home messages In jurisdictions where medical assistance in dying is legal, there are usually clear procedures to follow, and shared responsibilities between patients, family members, and healthcare providers. In...
A systematic evaluation of mobile apps to improve the uptake of and adherence to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
2018
Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has been shown to be effective at reducing the risk of HIV infection, yet persons at-risk for acquiring HIV exhibit suboptimal uptake of and adherence...
