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In addition to systematic reviews published in peer reviewed journals, SHARE also includes Rapid Response reviews produced by the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN).

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Pattern of infectious morbidity in HIV-exposed uninfected infants and children

2016

BACKGROUND: Almost 30% of children in Southern Africa are HIV exposed but uninfected (HEU) and experience exposures that could increase vulnerability to infectious diseases compared to HIV unexposed (HU) children....

What do we know about children living with HIV-infected or AIDS-ill adults in Sub-Saharan Africa? A systematic review of the literature

2016

Millions of children in Sub-Saharan Africa live with adults, often parents, who are HIV-infected or ill due to AIDS. These children experience social, emotional, and health vulnerabilities that overlap with,...

Health-information needs of HIV-positive adults in Latin America and the Caribbean: An integrative review of the literature

2016

An assessment of information needs is essential for care planning for patients living with chronic diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The extent to which these assessments have been...

Psychological health and HIV transmission among female sex workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2016

Current HIV prevention interventions for female sex workers (FSWs) have tended to target the cognitive factors in changing their behaviors, yet little attention has been paid to the psychological factors...

Viral suppression in adolescents on antiretroviral treatment: Review of the literature and critical appraisal of methodological challenges

2016

OBJECTIVE: Medication adherence is often sub-optimal for adolescents with HIV, and establishing correct weight-based antiretroviral therapy dosing is difficult, contributing to virological failure. This review aimed to determine the proportion...

What factors affect the health and well-being of lesbian, gay and bisexual Asian youth?

2016

Key take-home messages Some studies have found a relationship between sexual minority status and substance use among Asian youth and adults. However, other studies have found evidence of resilience among...

Is pre-exposure prophylaxis effective for preventing HIV infection in men who have sex with men?

2016

INTRODUCTION: Increasing rates of HIV infection remain of concern, especially for high-risk groups such as men who have sex with men. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis has emerged as an alternative to...

Clostridium difficile: A healthcare-associated infection of unknown significance in adults in sub-Saharan Africa

2016

BACKGROUND: Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) causes a high burden of disease in high-resource healthcare systems, with significant morbidity, mortality, and financial implications. CDI is a healthcare-associated infection for which the...

China-Africa health development initiatives: Benefits and implications for shaping innovative and evidence-informed national health policies and programs in sub-saharan African countries

2016

BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION: This review paper examines the growing implications of China’s engagement in shaping innovative national initiatives against infectious diseases and poverty control and elimination in African countries. It...

Perspectives and practice of HIV disclosure to children and adolescents by health-care providers and caregivers in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

2016

BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the highest prevalence of HIV globally, and this is due to persistent new HIV infections and decline in HIV/AIDS-related mortality from improved access to antiretroviral...

Probiotics in human immunodeficiency virus infection: A systematic review and evidence synthesis of benefits and risks

2016

People living with human immunodeficiency virus frequently use dietary supplements, including probiotics, but concern exists about ingesting live organisms. We performed a systematic review of the benefits of probiotics and...

HIV incidence and associated risk factors in men who have sex with men in Mainland China: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

2016

Background: The national annually reported proportion of men who have sex with men (MSM) among people living with HIV (PLWH) is growing in China. To better inform the public health...

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