Category Archives: General HIV+ population
Reviews on HIV+ people where the population is not specified
The effect of antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on the periodontal conditions of patients with HIV-infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
AIM: To assess any differences (1) in the prevalence of periodontitis and necrotizing periodontal diseases, specifically necrotizing gingivitis (NG) and necrotizing periodontitis (NP) between HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (HAART)...
Importance of male partner’s involvement in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta analysis until June 2021
Background: To promote the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS male partners play a significant role, especially in developing country were men’s are a decision maker in domestic activity. When...
Same-day and rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV in Asia. How far have we come?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a major public health issue, and the effectiveness of HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care varies, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The rapid...
A Systematic review exploring the effect of human immunodeficiency virus on cardiac diseases
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) primarily affects the immune systems, which, if progressed, will lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Currently, there is no effective cure for the disease, and patients...
Oral health status of children and adolescents living with HIV undergoing antiretroviral therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) increases the survival of HIV-infected children, but might also bring in oral health-related side effects and increase their risks of oral diseases. The review compared the oral...
Impact of antiretroviral therapy on oral health among children living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Oral health is an integral component of general health and well-being but might be undermined among children living with HIV (CLWH) due to the condition itself or the antiretroviral therapy...
Worldwide prevalence of human papillomavirus among pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the causative agent of cervical cancer and a suspected agent for ovarian and endometrial cancers in women. It is associated with adverse outcomes during pregnancy. To...
Effect of electronic adherence monitoring on adherence and outcomes in chronic conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Electronic adherence monitoring (EAM) is increasingly used to improve adherence. However, there is limited evidence on the effect of EAM in across chronic conditions and on patient acceptability. We...
Risk factors for late linkage to care and delayed antiretroviral therapy initiation amongst HIV infected adults in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analyses
BACKGROUND: Late treatment initiation threatens the clinical and public health benefits of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Quantitative synthesises of the existing evidence related to this is lacking in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA),...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence for community-based HIV testing on men’s engagement in the HIV care cascade
OBJECTIVE: Men with HIV are less likely than women to know their status, be on antiretroviral therapy, and be virally suppressed. This review examined men’s community-based HIV testing services (CB-HTS)...
