Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
The magnitude and patterns of acquired drug resistanace mutations and circulating HIV-1 subtypes in HIV patients in Tanzania, a systematic review and meta-analysis
The emergence and spread of HIV drug resistance mutations (DRMs) pose a threat to current and future treatment options. To inform policy, this review aimed to determine the magnitude and...
Prevalence of low-level viremia and related influencing factors among people living with HIV in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction The promotion and application of ART have significantly reduced the mortality rate of AIDS patients in China, but the problem of LLV that follows cannot be ignored. LLV is...
Effects of Moringa oleifera supplementation on immune and nutritional biomarkers in adults living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Moringa oleifera (MO) is widely used as an adjunctive therapy for individuals living with HIV (PLWH) due to its nutritional and immune-modulating properties. OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the effects...
Effectiveness of conditional cash transfers for uptake and retention in HIV prevention of mother-to-child transmission services in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of conditional cash transfers for the uptake and retention in prevention of mother-to-child...
Determinants of HIV related mortality in African children on antiretroviral therapy: Clinical and immunological insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The HIV epidemic in Africa is still a serious public health concern, particularly for children who are more vulnerable to its negative consequences. Various studies carried out in different...
Characterization and risk stratification of coronary artery disease in people living with HIV: A global systematic review
Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH). Risk stratification remains inconsistent due to geographic disparities, ART-related metabolic effects, and overreliance...
Global and regional molecular epidemiology of HIV-1 among men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objectives The diversity of HIV-1 genotypes among Men who have sex with men (MSM) globally has changed considerably. The purpose of this study to assess the global prevalence of HIV-1...
Maternal HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy in pregnancy: Implications for vertical transmission, fetal safety, and long-term infant outcomes
HIV mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) continues to pose a significant public health challenge, especially in regions with limited resources, although the worldwide distribution of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has drastically lowered the...
Integration of mental health and HIV service delivery in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of effectiveness
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and mental health have complex, bidirectional impacts. Integrated service delivery, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where resources are most limited and the burden of...
Non-communicable disease burden among middle-aged and older adults living with HIV in the Western Pacific region: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: Middle-aged and older adults living with HIV in the Western Pacific Region (WPR) are experiencing accelerated aging and a rising burden of non-communicable disease (NCD)-related comorbidities. This systematic review and...
Prevalence and associated factors of undernutrition among adults living with HIV in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The study aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of undernutrition and its associated factors among HIV-positive adults in Ethiopia. METHODS: Intensive searches were conducted using PubMed, EMBASE (Elsevier), Cochrane,...
High HIV viral suppression among adults receiving WHO-recommended first-line dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis of programmatic evidence
Background This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed viral suppression among adults receiving WHO-recommended first-line dolutegravir-based ART in programmatic settings in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods A systematic search of...
