Category Archives: Treatment

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...

The Tryptophan-Kynurenine pathway in people living with HIV: A systematic review

2025

Purpose: HIV-1 disrupts the metabolic profile of people living with HIV (PLWH), including the Tryptophan-Kynurenine (Trp-Kyn) pathway, linked to disease outcomes and comorbidities. Despite numerous studies, consensus on key dysregulated metabolites...

Effects of nutritional interventions on nutritional and immunological status and adherence to antiretroviral treatment among adults living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Background HIV/AIDS may cause malnutrition, both directly and indirectly, through common infections. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effects of nutritional interventions on nutritional status, immunological status,...

Characterizing the HIV care continuum among children and adolescents with HIV in eastern and southern Africa in the era of “Universal Test and Treat”: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

INTRODUCTION: The “Universal Test and Treat” (UTT) era for antiretroviral therapy (ART) increased HIV service delivery to children and adolescents aged 0-19 with HIV. The goal is to reach ƒ%95%...

Free antiretrovirals as a key tool against the HIV pandemic: A systematic review

2025

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Access to antiretroviral (ARV) drugs remains a critical challenge in achieving the WHO/UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, with medication costs representing a substantial barrier. This systematic review evaluates the effect of...

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...

Technologies for healthy lifestyle in people with HIV: A systematic review

2025

OBJECTIVE: to analyze clinical trials that assessed the effectiveness of technologies for healthy lifestyles in people with HIV. METHOD: A systematic review, conducted in five databases, with association of controlled...

Measuring mobility in HIV research in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review

2025

INTRODUCTION: Mobility-from overnight travel to permanent migration-can reduce service access and increase HIV risk, driving the epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This scoping review described mobility measures used in HIV...

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