Category Archives: Prevention, Engagement and Care Cascade
A systematic review of recent methodological approaches for using ecological momentary assessment to examine outcomes in U.S. based HIV research
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In recent years, researchers have been adopting and using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) methods via technology devices for real-time measurement of exposures and outcomes in HIV research....
HIV/AIDS-knowledge and attitudes in the Arabian Peninsula: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS prevention has been widely adopted worldwide, but little is known about HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes in the Arabian Peninsula. AIM: To summarize the level of knowledge and attitude...
A realist systematic review of stigma reduction interventions for HIV prevention and care continuum outcomes among men who have sex with men
While stigma associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) is well recognized, there remains relatively limited intervention data on effective stigma reduction...
A review of usability evaluation methods and their use for testing eHealth HIV interventions
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To provide a comprehensive review of usability testing of eHealth interventions for HIV. RECENT FINDINGS: We identified 28 articles that assessed the usability of eHealth interventions for...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions for orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide
BACKGROUND: Worldwide, there are more than 13.3 million orphans and vulnerable children affected by Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) (HIV OVC), defined as individuals below...
Effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids treatment on lipid pattern of HIV patients: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Even though omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) seem to be effective in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated dyslipidemia, their impact is still debated. For this reason, our aim...
Direct-acting antivirals for HCV treatment in older patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The advent of highly effective and well-tolerated direct antiviral antivirals (DAAs) has dramatically changed the landscape of chronic hepatitis C. The effect of DAAs in older adults is difficult to...
The pharmacogenetics of efavirenz metabolism in children: The potential genetic and medical contributions to child development in the context of long-term ARV treatment
Efavirenz (EFV) is a well-known, effective anti-retroviral drug long used in first-line treatment for children and adults with HIV and HIV/AIDS. Due to its narrow window of effective concentrations, between...
HIV nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis of global data
HIV nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis (nPEP) has been prescribed to men who have sex with men (MSM) for decades, but the global situation of nPEP implementation among this population remains unclear....
Attributes of HIV infection over decades (1982–2018): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Understanding the risk factors for HIV infection is the foundation of successful preventive strategies, which must bundle sociocultural, behavioural and biomedical interventions to halt disease transmission. We aimed in this...
A narrative review of continuing professional development needs for pharmacists with respect to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is rapidly increasing in use worldwide, with many countries now publicly funding use for high risk populations. Pharmacists, as front-line care...
