Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
Psychosocial experience and coping of AIDS patients about the disease: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis
AIM: To systematically integrate the psychosocial experiences and coping mechanisms of AIDS patients after the disease, and to understand their true feelings, in order to provide a basis for better...
Reducing HIV risk behaviors among Black women living with and without HIV/AIDS in the U.S.: A systematic review
This systematic review provides an examination of the status of HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for Black, heterosexual women in the U.S. from 2012 to 2019. Using PRISMA guidelines, 28 interventions were...
Incidence and predictors of attrition among children on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To estimate the pooled attrition rate among HIV-infected children receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) and identify predictors of attrition in Ethiopia. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources PubMed, HINARI,...
Magnitude of intimate partner violence and its associated factors among HIV-positive women attending health facilities in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Worldwide, over one in three women have experienced intimate partner violence; among women who have been diagnosed as positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the number is significantly greater...
Safety, tolerability, and metabolic effects of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine in HIV care: A comprehensive review
The use of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine (LA CAB/RPV) is a novel approach to manage human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This injectable regimen offers benefits such as an improved quality of...
Exploring the impacts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in people living with HIV: A scoping review
People with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH) face increased health risks beyond those directly linked to HIV infection, including reduced cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), cardiovascular disease, and accelerated aging. Physical exercise, particularly...
Approaches used to monitor the effectiveness of community-led monitoring programmes: A scoping review to inform HIV programmes
INTRODUCTION: Community-led monitoring (CLM) for HIV is a technique implemented by local community-led organizations and groups that systematically gather data about HIV services to advocate for improvement. This review was...
Strategies for improving linkage to HIV care after hospital discharge among adults living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review
Purpose Despite the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), nearly a quarter of people living with HIV (PLHIV) die within six months after hospital discharge due to complications from AIDS-related illnesses....
Evidence-based interventions targeting mental health problems in adolescents living with HIV: A scoping review
Adolescents living with HIV are at an increased risk of experiencing mental health challenges, impacting their overall well-being and treatment adherence. Evidence-based interventions are crucial to addressing these issues; however,...
Efficacy and safety of echinocandins combined with Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole as first-line treatment for Pneumocystis pneumonia in HIV-infected and non-HIV-infected patients
Introduction Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a life-threatening infection in both HIV- infected and non-HIV-infected immunocompromised patients. Although Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) combined with echinocandins has been used clinically, whether this combination is...
Mortality and associated factors among children with the double burden of human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis in African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction The dual burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) in children is leading to significant mortality. Although primary studies have reported wide ranges of mortality rates among...
