Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
Risk factors and mortality outcomes of COVID-19 in people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This study was performed to reveal the risk factors associated with mortality in people living with HIV (PLHIV) who were diagnosed with COVID-19. Studies reporting deaths among PLHIV and infected...
Effect of maternal HIV infection on birth outcomes among HIV positive women in Sub Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: HIV is remaining the public health issues with an estimated of 39 million peoples are living with the virus till 2022. HIV positive pregnant women are at a greater...
Risk factors associated with human Mpox infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Mpox emerged as a significant global public health concern during the 2022-2023 outbreak, impacting populations in both endemic and non-endemic countries. This study reviews and synthesises evidence on the...
The impact of HPV/HIV co-infection on immunosuppression, HPV genotype, and cervical cancer biomarkers
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection present a significant impact on women’s health globally, especially in immunocompromised individuals. HIV-induced immunosuppression promotes the persistence of high-risk HPV...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of HIV/AIDS prevalence among transgender populations worldwide
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The study’s goal was to assess the global prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection in transgender people and to provide light on regional variances. METHODS: A systematic search was...
Prevalence of mental health problems in people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
HIV remains a significant public health concern, with an estimation of 39 million people infected. There is a lack of universally accepted benchmarks for prevalence of mental health problems among...
Excess mortality attributable to AIDS among people living with HIV in high-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Identifying strategies to further reduce AIDS-related mortality requires accurate estimates of the extent to which mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV) is due to AIDS-related or non-AIDS-related causes....
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease among young people living with HIV in Sub Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Globally, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing among young people living with HIV (YPLHIV), with inconsistent estimates. Aggregated data on the prevalence of CKD are needed...
The long-term health outcomes of people living with perinatal human immunodeficiency virus: A scoping review
Since the first reported cases of perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 1982, a generation born with HIV has reached adulthood. The authors conducted a scoping review of PubMed...
Effect of micronutrients on HIV-related clinical outcomes among adults living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Context:Â Micronutrient deficiencies are common and frequently co-occurring among people living with HIV (PLHIV) globally, with consequences for their health and clinical outcomes. Previous reviews of the influence of micronutrient supplementation...
Gait speed, mobility, balance, and dual-tasking deficits among people living with HIV globally: A systematic review and meta-analysis
People living with HIV (PLWH) may experience premature physical deficits, including walking, mobility, and balance problems. The purpose was to measure deficits in walking, mobility, balance, and dual tasking in...
