Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
Understanding the implementation of patient navigation for adults living with HIV: A scoping review of components, equity considerations and lessons learned
Background People living with HIV navigate complex medical and social challenges that impact engagement in care, including stigma, poverty and systemic inequities. Patient navigation has emerged as a promising approach...
The emerging role of Interleukin-32 in HIV-associated cardiovascular comorbidities: A mini review
With the widespread use of antiretroviral therapy (ART), the life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLWH) has significantly improved. However, the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in this population...
Rifapentine-isoniazid versus isoniazid-alone therapy for tuberculosis prevention among people living with HIV (PLHIV): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB), a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), accounted for 161,000 deaths among HIV-co-infected patients in 2023. Tuberculosis preventive therapy...
Alternative administration of antiretroviral therapy in people with HIV unable to swallow: A scoping review
PURPOSE: To review published evidence on alternative administration methods for antiretroviral therapy in patients unable to swallow tablets. METHODS: We conducted a scoping review using PubMed, Web of Science, and...
Effects of transition from paediatric to adult HIV care on virological outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: HIV remains a major global burden, with 2.4 million children and adolescents affected, 84% living in sub-Saharan Africa. As adolescents age, transitioning from paediatric to adult HIV care represents a...
Global coverage of interventions for reduction of injecting drug use-related harm, HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis in prisons and other carceral settings: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: People who are incarcerated experience disproportionately high rates of injecting drug use and infectious disease, including HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis. However, comprehensive global data regarding the availability of...
The vaginal microbiome of pregnant people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A pilot study and global meta-analysis
Recent studies reveal that a suboptimal vaginal microbiome (VMB), including the enrichment of anaerobic bacteria associated with multiple female genital disorders, is linked to adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes in...
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the association between antiretroviral therapy refill type and viral suppression
To reduce barriers to viral suppression, people living with HIV (PLWH) are placed on multi-month dispensing (MMD)of antiretroviral therapy medication. However, there are concerns about viral rebound following MMD initiation,...
Effectiveness of mobile health (mHealth) interventions on ART adherence among people living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for HIV treatment, yet maintaining high adherence remains challenging in resource-limited settings. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions offer a scalable approach to support adherence. This meta-analysis...
Worldwide changes in HIV-related stigma among people living with HIV: A cross-temporal meta-analysis and systematic review
Background: HIV-related stigma among people living with HIV has emerged as a growing public health concern, yet limited longitudinal data are available to characterize its evolution over time. In this study,...
Lived experiences of cancer care for people living with HIV who are treated for anal cancer: A scoping review
OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aims to identify existing evidence on the lived experiences of people living with HIV and treated for anal cancer, and to identify what aspects of health...
Incidence and predictors of loss to follow-up among adults on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Background Loss to follow-up (LTFU) from antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains a major public health concern worldwide, including in Ethiopia. However, nationally representative pooled cohort data on LTFU among adults receiving...
