Category Archives: Delivery arrangements
How care is organized
Burden and challenges of managing hypertension in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in sub-Saharan African: A mixed systematic review and meta-analysis
Objectives Poor hypertension prevention among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa may undermine progress in HIV prevention achieved within this population. This review synthesizes data on the prevalence,...
Investigating the influence of provider communication and language reframing on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) engagement with Black African and Caribbean women: A systematic review
Patient-provider engagement with HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) continues to exhibit significant disparities, particularly among Black African and Caribbean (BAC) women. In the United Kingdom, cisgender women accounted for one-third of...
Evolving landscape of economic evaluations of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and pre-exposure prophylaxis implementation strategies: A systematic review
INTRODUCTION: Economic evaluations of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and associated implementation strategies guide evidence-based policies, programmes and resource allocation. Since 2015, there has been an evolution in PrEP modalities, implementation...
Interest in and preference for long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men, trans* individuals, and cisgender heterosexual women: A global systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (LAI-PrEP) offers potentials for expanding PrEP coverage and improving public health outcomes. This study synthesizes evidence on the prevalence and determinants of interest in and...
Recent advances in nanoparticle-based antiretroviral drug delivery systems for HIV treatment and prevention: A comprehensive review
BACKGROUND: AIDS disease, caused by HIV, is a highly prevalent disease disturbing global health and swaying economic progress and social fidelity in the world. PURPOSE: Eradication and cure of HIV...
Prevalence and determinants of virologic failure among HIV patients on ART in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has established the 95-95-95 targets, aiming that by 2030, 95% of individuals on ART will achieve viral suppression. While the number...
Global human immunodeficiency virus prevalence and risk behaviors in transmasculine Individuals: A scoping review
PURPOSE: This scoping review sought to synthesize human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence, incidence, risk behaviors, and risk perceptions among transmasculine (TM) individuals globally. METHODS: Eligible...
Viral infections and risk of cardiovascular disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the association of viral infections with the risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. METHODS:...
HIV testing among transgender and other gender-diverse persons in the United States: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: An overview of existing research on HIV testing among transgender and other gender-diverse (TGD) populations in the United States, critical for developing effective future interventions and research, is missing....
Effect of same-day HIV treatment initiation (SDI) on 1-year outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials
Introduction Same-day initiation (SDI) of antiretroviral therapy is recommended for people presenting with HIV who have no contraindications. We reviewed the evidence on SDI interventions in low- and middle-income countries...
Risk of hepatitis C virus reinfection after direct-acting antiviral treatment among HIV-positive men who have sex with men and people who inject drugs: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection following successful direct-acting antiviral therapy in HIV/HCV co-infected individuals remains a significant public health concern. This study aimed to estimate the reinfection...
