Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
Prevalence and epidemiological distribution of substance use among people living with HIV in the East African region: A meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The East African region lacks synthesised scientific evidence on the impact of different substances used on HIV management and treatment outcomes in this population. We meta-analysed epidemiological data on...
Incidence and predictors of attrition among children on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To estimate the pooled attrition rate among HIV-infected children receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) and identify predictors of attrition in Ethiopia. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources PubMed, HINARI,...
Magnitude of intimate partner violence and its associated factors among HIV-positive women attending health facilities in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Worldwide, over one in three women have experienced intimate partner violence; among women who have been diagnosed as positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the number is significantly greater...
Safety, tolerability, and metabolic effects of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine in HIV care: A comprehensive review
The use of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine (LA CAB/RPV) is a novel approach to manage human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This injectable regimen offers benefits such as an improved quality of...
Exploring the impacts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in people living with HIV: A scoping review
People with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH) face increased health risks beyond those directly linked to HIV infection, including reduced cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), cardiovascular disease, and accelerated aging. Physical exercise, particularly...
Approaches used to monitor the effectiveness of community-led monitoring programmes: A scoping review to inform HIV programmes
INTRODUCTION: Community-led monitoring (CLM) for HIV is a technique implemented by local community-led organizations and groups that systematically gather data about HIV services to advocate for improvement. This review was...
Strategies for improving linkage to HIV care after hospital discharge among adults living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review
Purpose Despite the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), nearly a quarter of people living with HIV (PLHIV) die within six months after hospital discharge due to complications from AIDS-related illnesses....
Evidence-based interventions targeting mental health problems in adolescents living with HIV: A scoping review
Adolescents living with HIV are at an increased risk of experiencing mental health challenges, impacting their overall well-being and treatment adherence. Evidence-based interventions are crucial to addressing these issues; however,...
Efficacy and safety of echinocandins combined with Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole as first-line treatment for Pneumocystis pneumonia in HIV-infected and non-HIV-infected patients
Introduction Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a life-threatening infection in both HIV- infected and non-HIV-infected immunocompromised patients. Although Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) combined with echinocandins has been used clinically, whether this combination is...
High HIV viral suppression among adults receiving WHO-recommended first-line dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis of programmatic evidence
Background This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed viral suppression among adults receiving WHO-recommended first-line dolutegravir-based ART in programmatic settings in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods A systematic search of...
Interventions to support breastfeeding among mothers living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding improves infant survival, especially in low-resource settings. Although the risk of postnatal transmission is below 1% among virologically suppressed mothers living with HIV, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates and...
