Accuracy of anal cytology for diagnostic of precursor lesions of anal cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis
2019
BACKGROUND: Anal canal carcinoma is relevant because it commonly occurs in high-risk groups, and its incidence has been increasing. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the accuracy of anal cytology in the...
Prevention of cervical cancer in HIV-seropositive women from developing countries through cervical cancer screening: A systematic review
2018
BACKGROUND: There is scanty or inconclusive evidence on which cervical cancer screening tool is effective and suitable for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seropositive women. The aim of this review was to...
Sexual abstinence among people living with HIV/AIDS
2011
Key take-home messages Diagnosis of HIV infection can have far-reaching implications: people’s sexual interest, the pleasure they derive from sex, their sense of attractiveness or appeal as a sexual partner...
Factors associated with sexual risks and risk of STIs, HIV and other blood-borne viruses among women using heroin and other drugs: A systematic literature review
2018
This systematic literature review identified factors associated with sexual risks related to sexually transmitted infections (STI), HIV and other blood-borne viruses (BBV) among women using heroin and other drugs. The...
East and South East Asian women’s sexual health
2012
Key take-home messages There is very little research that exclusively focuses on the sexual health and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and/or HIV prevention for East and South East...
Antenatal HIV testing in Sub-Saharan Africa during the implementation of the millennium development goals: A systematic review using the PEN-3 cultural model
2018
This study systematically explored the barriers and facilitators to routine antenatal HIV testing from the perspective of pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa during the implementation period of the Millennium Development...
HIV services in rural and remote communities
2013
Key take-home messages People with or at risk of HIV who live in rural communities face complex challenges accessing services, including stigma, lack of services, transportation issues and some population-specific...
Facilitators and barriers to health care for lesbian, gay and bisexual people
2014
Key take-home messages The health of LGB people are affected by a range of social, structural and behavioural factors. As a result, LGB populations have unique health needs that may...
PTSD among people living with HIV/AIDS
2014
Key take-home messages A high proportion of men and women with HIV have experienced psychological trauma. Although there are no estimates of the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in...
What factors affect the health and well-being of lesbian, gay and bisexual Asian youth?
2016
Key take-home messages Some studies have found a relationship between sexual minority status and substance use among Asian youth and adults. However, other studies have found evidence of resilience among...
HIV and STI testing among Indigenous women and women who inject drugs
2016
Key take-home messages Rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections are high among Indigenous women and women who inject drugs. For women who use drugs, centres that...
Community-based interventions to increase HIV testing among Black women
2016
Key take-home messages There are few studies that examine the effectiveness of community-based interventions on HIV testing among Black women. HIV testing interventions in high-income settings are usually conducted in...
