Category Archives: General HIV+ population

Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified

Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales among people living with human immunodeficiency virus across the globe: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Background People living with HIV are vulnerable to antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections because of frequent healthcare visits, the consumption of many antimicrobials, and the weakened immune system to fight infections. Our...

Transition From adolescent to adult care for young people living with HIV: A systematic review of needs, barriers, and interventions

2025

Young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) aged 15-24 years represent over 25% of new HIV infections globally. They face significant challenges in transitioning from pediatric to adult care. Despite guidelines...

Interventions integrating mental health services into HIV care in Africa; A scoping review

2025

OBJECTIVES: This scoping review aims to synthesize existing evidence on mental health (MH) interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Africa. Given the high prevalence of MH disorders in...

Cabotegravir plus rilpivirine injection for virally suppressed persons with HIV-1 infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2025

Purpose: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of cabotegravir/rilpivirine long-acting formulation compared to oral standard of care at 48 and 52 weeks. Method: We conducted an electronic search (2005-2024) across databases...

Pharmacokinetic adaptations in pregnancy: Implications for optimizing antiretroviral therapy in HIV-positive women

2025

Pregnancy introduces significant physiological changes that alter the pharmacokinetics (PK) of antiretroviral therapy (ART), impacting its safety and efficacy in HIV-positive women. Optimizing ART during pregnancy is critical to maintaining...

Evaluating the safety and efficacy of malaria preventive measures in pregnant women with a focus on HIV status: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

2025

Background and Objectives: Malaria poses significant threats to pregnant women, particularly in endemic regions. Preventive measures against it include insecticide-treated bed nets, intermittent preventive treatment, and various supplements. We aimed...

Prevalence of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide deaths in people living with HIV: Are there differences between geographic locations or sexes? : An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis

2025

BACKGROUND: Preventing suicide is an important clinical and research priority according to the World Health Organization across lifespan. OBJECTIVE: This study summarizes the prevalence of suicidal ideation, attempts, and suicide...

Cannabis use and HIV among Black sexually minoritized men: A systematic review and narrative analysis

2025

Objective: We conducted a systematic review evaluating the extant literature examining the impacts of cannabis use on HIV-related outcomes among Black sexual minoritized men (BSMM). Design: A systematic review. Methods: We conducted a...

Comparative safety of B/F/TAF versus other antiretroviral therapy regimens for treatment-naïve people with HIV-1: A systematic literature review and network meta-analysis

2025

Aim: Bictegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) is a single-tablet regimen approved for the treatment of HIV-1 in treatment-naive (TN) and virologically suppressed people with HIV-1 (PWH). While the efficacy of...

The effectiveness of monetary incentives in improving viral suppression, treatment adherence, and retention in care among the general population of people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Background Achieving and maintaining viral suppression and optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy are crucial for improving health outcomes in general population of people living with HIV. This study aimed to...

The prevalence of dyslipidemia and its correlation with anti-retroviral therapy among people living with HIV in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Background Dyslipidemia, a risk factor of cardiovascular diseases, was a long-term adverse event of anti-retroviral drugs. Efavirenz (EFV) and lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) were recommended and the widely used antiretroviral drugs while...

A meta-analysis of prevalence and moderating factors of malnutrition among people living with HIV across countries

2025

Malnutrition is a critical issue for people living with HIV (PLWH), affecting their immune function, health outcomes, and response to antiretroviral therapy. This meta-analysis assessed the prevalence of malnutrition among...

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