Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
Adherence definitions, measurement modalities, and psychometric properties in HIV, diabetes, and nutritional supplementation studies: A scoping review
Measuring adherence has been a priority for researchers to help inform effective care for patients regularly consuming medications for chronic conditions. As a widely accepted “gold standard” adherence measure or...
Challenges in elucidating HIV-1 genetic diversity in the Middle East and North Africa: A review based on a systematic search
The extensive genetic diversity of HIV-1 represents a major challenge to public health interventions, treatment, and successful vaccine design. This challenge is particularly pronounced in the Middle East and North...
Impact of HIV-related stigma on antiretroviral therapy adherence, engagement and retention in HIV care, and transition to adult HIV care in pediatric and young adult populations living with HIV: A literature review
Abstract HIV-related stigma is associated with negative effects on mental health and lower health-related quality of life in pediatric and young adult populations living with HIV. We reviewed literature on...
The global prevalence and impact of steatotic liver disease and viral infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Steatotic liver disease (SLD) affects ~30% of adults worldwide. The global population is continuously threatened by epidemic and endemic viral diseases. This study aims to thoroughly examine the interaction...
Interventions and strategies to increase cervical cancer screening, treatment, and retention in care among persons with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review
Cervical cancer (CC) and HIV pose two major public health challenges, with low and middle-income countries (LMICs) exhibiting the highest disease burden and mortality rate for both HIV and CC-related...
Comprehensive appraisal of the association between sexually transmitted infections and prostate cancer: A scoping review of empirical studies, reviews, and meta-analyses
We performed a scoping review on the association of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with prostate cancer and identified knowledge gaps. Searching four databases (Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane) identified 286...
Barriers and facilitators to accessing sexual and reproductive health services for people with severe mental illness: A systematic review
PURPOSE: Despite increased prevalence of sexual and reproductive health problems among people with severe mental illness (SMI), uptake of sexual and reproductive healthcare in this group is poor. The reasons...
Preventing unintended pregnancies and HIV through self-care interventions in east and southern Africa: Findings from a structured review
OBJECTIVE: To identify promising interventions targeting young people in East and Southern Africa through self-care practices, with a focus on prevention of unintended pregnancies and HIV and develop four evidence-based...
Satisfaction with HIV/AIDS treatment and care services and its associated factors among adult people receiving antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To make healthcare programmes more patient-centred and efficient in light of limited resources, it is crucial to ensure patient satisfaction. There is limited information on the overall level of...
Impact of HIV infection on hepatocellular carcinoma: A long-term prognostic analysis
Purpose: This study aims to explore the influence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection on the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods: According to the search strategy, we...
