Category Archives: Prevention
Adolescent mothers affected by HIV and their children: A scoping review of evidence and experiences from sub-Saharan Africa
While adolescents have received increasing attention in the global HIV response and international strategies and commitments, adolescent mothers and their children remain largely overlooked in research, funding and, programming for...
Impact of male circumcision on risk of HIV infection in men in a changing epidemic context — Systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: WHO/UNAIDS recommended Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in 2007 based on systematic review of observational studies prior to 1999 and three randomized controlled trials (RCTs). To inform updated WHO guidance,...
Home-based care, the missing link in caring of patients living with HIV/AIDS and their family members: A narrative review
Inconsistencies between the number of patients, qualified caregivers and lack of adequate services and resources in the healthcare systems for people living with HIV/AIDS have led to the idea of...
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...
The effectiveness of electronic health interventions for promoting HIV-preventive behaviors among men who have sex with men: Meta-analysis based on an integrative framework of design and implementation features
BACKGROUND: The disproportionately high prevalence of HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM) is a global concern. Despite the increasing utilization of electronic health (eHealth) technology in the...
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....
mHealth and opportunities in anti-retroviral adherence in HIV, a diverse group of patients with diverse and unique opportunities: A narrative review
BACKGROUND: Antiretrovirals (ARVs) are key in the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). While no cure exists, ARVs help patients live healthy lives and prevent transmission to others. However, adherence...
Arts-based approaches to promoting health in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
INTRODUCTION: Arts-based approaches to health promotion have been used widely across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), particularly in public health responses to HIV/AIDS. Such approaches draw on deep-rooted historical traditions of indigenous...
What is the most appropriate induction regimen for the treatment of HIV-associated Cryptococcal meningitis when the recommended regimen is not available? Evidence from a network meta-analysis
Aims: Our object was to find the most appropriate, most effective, and most readily available of four induction regimens for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis (CM) (Regimen A: 1 week of AmB...
Alcohol consumption, risky sexual behaviors, and HIV in Nigeria: A meta-analytic review
BACKGROUND: Alcohol consumption is associated with risky sex, which increases the risk of acquiring and transmitting HIV. OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of, and associations among alcohol, risky sex, and...
Factors associated with HIV testing among people who inject drugs: A meta-analysis
HIV testing is the first step to early identification, treatment and management of HIV infection among people involved in high-risk behaviors specifically drug injection. Achieving declines in morbidity and mortality...
