Category Archives: Education/media campaigns
Use of dating sites and applications by women and their risk of sexually transmitted infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
INTRODUCTION: The use of social networks has been increasing worldwide. Mobile websites and applications (apps) allow people to network more quickly and have more partners for sex. This can facilitate...
Changes in smoking patterns after HIV diagnosis or antiretroviral treatment initiation: A global systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Tobacco consumption is more life-threatening in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) than within the general population; therefore, people living with HIV (PLWH) should be highly motivated...
Electronic and other new media technology interventions for HIV care and prevention: A systematic review
INTRODUCTION: Electronic and other new media technologies (eHealth) can facilitate large-scale dissemination of information and effective delivery of interventions for HIV care and prevention. There is a need to both...
Are sexually transmitted infection/HIV behavioral interventions for women of color culturally grounded? A review of the literature
Although behavioral interventions for women of color have been shown to be effective in reducing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), STI/HIV rates continue to increase. To alleviate sexual health disparities, it...
Knowledge and attitude of Iranian youth toward AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis in Iran
Inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes are the major hindrances to prevent the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude toward the human...
A cascade of interventions to promote adherence to antiretroviral therapy in African countries
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We reviewed interventions to improve uptake and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in African countries in the Treat All era. RECENT FINDINGS: ART initiation can be improved...
Cognitive and educational interventions for orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS: A meta-analysis
Orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS (HIV OVC) are at risk for cognitive difficulties and lack of access to education. Interventions addressing cognitive or educational outcomes for HIV OVC...
Exploring the equity impact of mobile health-based human immunodeficiency virus interventions: A systematic review of reviews and evidence synthesis
OBJECTIVE: While mobile health-based human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) interventions are often designed to promote health equity, systematic differences in the use of and access to mobile technologies may counteract that...
Is it time to RE-AIM? A systematic review of economic empowerment as HIV prevention intervention for adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa using the RE-AIM framework
BACKGROUND: Economic empowerment (EE) HIV prevention programs for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa are gaining traction as effective strategies to reduce HIV risk and vulnerabilities among...
Interventions for Children with Neurocognitive Impairments in Resource-Limited Settings: A Systematic Review
Many children and adolescents around the world suffer from neurocognitive deficits due to chronic disorders, such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and malaria. Resource-limited settings exacerbate the risk of negative...
Tools to measure HIV knowledge, attitudes & practices (KAPs) in healthcare providers: A systematic review
Healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) related to HIV are important determinants of quality of care provided to HIV/AIDS patients. Most studies have focussed on low- and middle-income countries...
