Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
Effectiveness of differentiated antiretroviral therapy delivery models for stable persons living with HIV in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Fundamental progress has been made in HIV care, and one of the major advances was the implementation of Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models. DSD models are important in reducing...
Effectiveness of Telehealth in HIV Management for People Living with HIV and Key Populations: A Systematic Review of Models, Adherence, Viral Suppression, and Behavioral Outcomes
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a global health problem that causes many deaths, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Most HIV cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. In...
Body composition, hepatic fat, metabolic, and safety outcomes of Tesamorelin, a GHRH analogue, in HIV-associated lipodystrophy: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BACKGROUND: HIV-associated lipodystrophy leads to visceral fat accumulation, metabolic complications, body image concerns, medication non-adherence, and increased cardiovascular risks. We thought to assess the effects of Tesamorelin, a synthetic growth...
Comparing clinical outcomes of antibiotics for treating Mycobacterium avium complex infection in adults with HIV: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: This study aims to identify the comparative effects of different drug regimens in treating Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and EBSCO Open Dissertations were searched in...
Preferences for long-acting antiretroviral therapy among people with HIV: A systematic review of discrete choice experiments
BACKGROUND: Long-acting antiretroviral therapy (LA-ART) is emerging as a promising strategy to enhance treatment satisfaction and improve the quality of life for people living with HIV (PLWH). A comprehensive understanding...
Associations between Neuroimaging Measures and Cognitive Performance in Children, Adolescents, and Youth Living With HIV – a Systematic Review
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Neurodevelopmental delays and neuroimaging abnormalities continue to be found in children, adolescents, and youth living with HIV despite the administration of effective combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). However,...
Systematic review and meta-analysis of respiratory virus infections in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients
BACKGROUND: Respiratory virus infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, particularly among people living with HIV. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of respiratory virus infections on clinical...
Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of HIV infection in pregnant women in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: HIV infection is a major public health concern among pregnant women globally. Beyond the risk of mother-to-child transmission, it can lead to serious complications and negative pregnancy and neonatal...
Body Image and Its Associated Factors among People Living with HIV: A Scoping Review and Implications for Integrated Care
People living with HIV (PLWH) face unique biopsychosocial challenges due to both infection and antiretroviral therapy (ART), one of which is body image disruption. This study comprehensively reviewed relevant studies...
A scoping review of mobile health for ART adherence in pregnant and breastfeeding women with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: preferences, acceptability, and privacy concerns
BACKGROUND: Interventions involving Mobile Health (mHealth) have shown promise to improve retention in care and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among pregnant or breastfeeding women living with HIV (PBWLH). However,...
Attrition rate of antiretroviral therapy and its influencing factors among Chinese people living with HIV/AIDS: A meta-analysis and system review
OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the attrition rate of PWH undergoing ART and its influencing factors. METHODS: We systematically searched Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, VIP, WanFang, CNKI,...
