Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
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...
Self-reported sleep disturbances among people living with HIV in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: People living with HIV (PLWH) commonly face a range of health issues, among which sleep disturbances are common and are related to adverse health outcomes. This review aims to assess...
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...
Development of research on HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder and emerging trends: a visualization analysis via CiteSpace
BACKGROUND: In the combination antiretroviral therapy era, HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is still widespread among HIV-infected individuals. However, there is no effective treatment for HAND, and the exact pathogenic mechanism...
