Category Archives: Other
Reviews that are lab-based (e.g. genes, pharmaceuticals) or on unique groups of people (e.g. fishermen, nurses)
Risk of HIV transmission by healthcare workers – a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Occupational HIV infection among healthcare workers (HCWs) has declined markedly in high-income countries as a result of improved infection prevention and control, safety-engineered devices, and the widespread availability of...
Patients’ perspectives on medication adherence feedback interventions for managing long-term medications: a systematic review of qualitative evidence
INTRODUCTION: Optimising medication usage is a worldwide challenge. While numerous feedback interventions have been developed to address this issue, understanding patients’ perspectives on the use of such interventions to optimise...
International guidelines for the management of healthcare workers living with HIV: a systematic comparative review
BACKGROUND: Despite strong evidence that sustained HIV viral suppression eliminates transmission risk (“undetectable equals untransmittable”, U=U), national approaches to managing healthcare workers (HCWs) living with HIV remain heterogeneous. Because such...
The vaginal microbiome of pregnant people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a pilot study and global meta-analysis
Recent studies reveal that a suboptimal vaginal microbiome (VMB), including the enrichment of anaerobic bacteria associated with multiple female genital disorders, is linked to adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes in...
Global Perspectives on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Health Care Providers’ Awareness, Willingness, and Barriers
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess health care providers’ awareness, willingness, and key barriers in implementing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for...
Informed Consent in Molecular HIV Epidemiology: A Rapid Review of the Literature to Identify Concerns and Recommendations
In the United States, molecular HIV epidemiology (MHE) is a key part of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, which incorporates the evaluation of HIV genetic sequences for cluster detection and response....
The risk of infection-related malignancies and tumor mutational burden in immunocompromised hosts: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Immunocompromised individuals exhibit an increased risk of malignancies attributable to impaired immune surveillance and increased susceptibility to oncogenic infections, resulting in distinct responses to immunotherapy. The intricacies of infection-related...
Role of pharmacists in HIV prophylaxis: A scoping review of pharmacists’ services, interventions and outcomes
INTRODUCTION: HIV remains a major global public health challenge, with nearly 1.3 million new HIV acquisitions annually. Despite the effectiveness of pre-exposure (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), barriers to access,...
Peer network approaches for improving HIV testing, prevention and care utilisation among men in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
INTRODUCTION: Limited male engagement in HIV prevention and care is a global challenge more pronounced in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) contributing to ongoing transmission. However, peer network interventions show promise in...
Analytical techniques for laboratory testing of HIV: A systematic review
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), remains a significant global public health threat. Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) can reduce HIV viral loads to undetectable levels....
Obstetric Nurses’ Approach to Evidence-Based Practice in Breastfeeding Within the Context of HIV: A Scoping Review
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Human immunodeficiency virus remains a significant public health challenge, with breastfeeding contributing to the risk of mother-to-child transmission. Although antiretroviral therapy significantly reduces this risk, obstetric nurses face complex...
Machine Learning in HIV Care and Antiretroviral Therapy: Systematic Review
BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding across various medical fields, with machine learning (ML) being increasingly used to enhance patient management in diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic care. OBJECTIVE: This study...
