Category Archives: Delivery arrangements
How care is organized
Disparities in awareness, willingness and uptake of biomedical HIV prevention among bisexual and gay men: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: The field of HIV/STI prevention research has primarily focused on gay men, leaving bisexual men overshadowed in broader discussions on sexual minority men’s health. Although also at increased risk...
The global re-emergence of syphilis and antimicrobial resistance among men who have sex with men (MSM), people living with HIV (PLWH), and newborns: A narrative review
Syphilis incidence continues to rise substantially among men who have sex with men (MSM), people living with HIV (PLWH), newborns, and women of reproductive age, despite preventive measures and available...
The mental health of adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: Interventions along the HIV care continuum—A systematic review
Although the relationship between HIV and mental health is well-established, limited research has focused on the available interventions for adults living with HIV (ALWH), particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)...
Can ChatGPT match physicians in the diagnosis, triage, management and prevention of infectious diseases? A scoping review
INTRODUCTION: The global burden of infectious diseases (ID), combined with a shortage of ID specialists, continues to challenge healthcare systems worldwide. Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models such as...
Facilitators and barriers to cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV: A systematic review of qualitative studies
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that 58% of new cervical cancer cases worldwide occur among women living with HIV. However, compared with HIV-negative women, this population has significantly poorer access to healthcare...
Barriers and facilitators to STI and HIV testing among African and Caribbean heritage communities in high-income countries mapped to the behaviour change wheel: A scoping review
Background: African and Caribbean communities in high-income countries face disproportionate sexually transmitted infection (STI) risks. In the US, the gonorrhoea rate among non-Hispanic Blacks is 7.7 times greater than that among...
Barriers and facilitators to oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis use in Australia: A scoping review comparing findings to Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective, yet various barriers limit its potential as a HIV prevention strategy. This scoping review aimed to identify and quantify determinants of oral...
Effectiveness of digital interventions in reducing chemsex-related health risks among mem who have sex with men (MSM): A systematic review
Chemsex among men who have sex with men (MSM) has emerged as a significant public health concern, creating an urgent need for effective harm-reduction strategies. Digital platforms are becoming a...
Implementation of therapeutic adherence in adult patients diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus: A systematic review
OBJECTIVES: To systematically map and summarize the available knowledge on interventions that promote medication adherence among adult HIV patients and to describe the current state of the art regarding the...
Indirect treatment comparison of the efficacy of long-acting injectable cabotegravir compared with lenacapavir for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
INTRODUCTION: Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (hereafter referred to as cabotegravir) is the first long-acting injectable approved for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) based on the HPTN 083 and 084 trials. Long-acting injectable lenacapavir...
Screening for asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections in emergency departments: An integrative review of public health outcomes
OBJECTIVE: To synthesise evidence on opportunistic screening for asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections and bloodborne viruses (STI/BBV) in emergency departments (EDs), focusing on detection, public health outcomes and feasibility. METHODS: An...
Effectiveness of digital health interventions on antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in India: A systematic review with an RCT-only meta-analysis
The widespread use of combination antiretroviral therapy has transformed HIV infection into a chronic condition, with life expectancy of people with HIV (PWH) approaching that of the general population when...
