Category Archives: Prevention, Engagement and Care Cascade
Barriers to retention in care among adults with HIV in developed countries: An integrative review
Focusing on factors hindering viral suppression is essential for improving the health outcomes of people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and working towards ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The aim of...
Pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake among Black/African American men who have sex with other men in Midwestern, United States: A systematic review
INTRODUCTION: Black/African American men who have sex with other men (BMSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV, experience significant disparities in HIV incidence, and face significant barriers to accessing HIV treatment...
Perinatal outcomes among pregnant women with HIV initiating antiretroviral therapy preconception and antenatally
OBJECTIVE: Increasingly, pregnant women with HIV (WHIV) initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART) before conception. We assessed the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes among pregnant WHIV initiating ART preconception or antenatally, compared...
Gastrointestinal Escherichia coli in men who have sex with men: A systematic review
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to explore any demographic, biological and behavioural characteristics of men who have sex with men (MSM) with diarrhoeagenic E.coli. DESIGN/METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and...
Weight gain, obesity, and the impact of lifestyle factors among people living with HIV: A systematic review
HIV remains a significant health concern, but the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed it into a manageable chronic condition. However, weight gain and obesity pose a substantial challenge...
Climate change and HIV prevention: Towards sustainable solutions—A narrative review
Climate change, with its pervasive environmental, social, and economic impacts, is emerging as a significant factor influencing global health outcomes, including the prevention and management of HIV. The intersection of...
Adherence definitions, measurement modalities, and psychometric properties in HIV, diabetes, and nutritional supplementation studies: A scoping review
Measuring adherence has been a priority for researchers to help inform effective care for patients regularly consuming medications for chronic conditions. As a widely accepted “gold standard” adherence measure or...
Impact of HIV-related stigma on antiretroviral therapy adherence, engagement and retention in HIV care, and transition to adult HIV care in pediatric and young adult populations living with HIV: A literature review
Abstract HIV-related stigma is associated with negative effects on mental health and lower health-related quality of life in pediatric and young adult populations living with HIV. We reviewed literature on...
Lipid nanoparticles in antiretroviral therapy: A nanotechnology breakthrough for HIV/AIDS treatment
BACKGROUND: The development of an effective drug delivery system for the treatment of HIV/AIDS is a global challenge. The conventional drug delivery approach, namely highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), has...
