Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on the HIV care continuum across global income levels: a mixed-methods systematic review. [PDF]
The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to global healthcare systems, including essential services along the HIV care continuum (HCC). While several studies have examined these impacts in specific countries or populations, limited evidence ...
Ojukwu E +5 more
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Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HIV care continuum and related factors in economically disadvantaged nations: an integrated analysis using mixed-methods systematic review. [PDF]
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the self-management and care of people living with HIV, requiring adaptations in the way health services are provided. However, it is unclear how these changes impacted HIV care in low-income countries.
Ojukwu E +5 more
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HIV Care Continuum and Preexposure Prophylaxis Program in Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States. [PDF]
In 2019, the US Department of Health and Human Services launched the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US initiative (EHE) with the goal of reducing new HIV infections by 90% by 2030.
Huang XH, Thompson E, Rodriguez T.
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Assessing the HIV care continuum among transgender women during 11 years of follow-up: results from the Netherlands' ATHENA observational cohort. [PDF]
Transgender women are at increased risk of acquiring HIV. Earlier studies reported lower retention in HIV care, antiretroviral therapy uptake, adherence and viral suppression.
Jongen VW +13 more
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Background Racial/ethnic inequities along the HIV care continuum persist in the United States despite substantial federal investment. Numerous studies highlight individual and social-level impediments in HIV, but fewer foreground systemic barriers.
Prema L. Filippone +8 more
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Background Substance use remains a robust predictor of HIV infection and a serious impediment to HIV care continuum progression for people living with HIV.
E. Pitpitan +3 more
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Updates to HIV Transmission Rate Estimates Along the HIV Care Continuum in the United States, 2019. [PDF]
Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Background: In 2019, there were an estimated 1.2 million persons with HIV (PWH) and 35,100 new infections in the United States.
Baxter A +7 more
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The prevalence of mental health disorders in people with HIV and the effects on the HIV care continuum. [PDF]
Objective: To describe the prevalence of diagnosed depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia in people with HIV (PWH) and the differences in HIV care continuum outcomes in those with and without mental health disorders (MHDs).
Lang R +23 more
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HIV Care Continuum Interventions for Transgender Women: A Topical Review. [PDF]
Transgender women experience a disproportionate prevalence of HIV and barriers to linkage to care, retention in care, medication adherence, and viral suppression.
Goldhammer H +10 more
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Mental Health Problems Across the HIV Care Continuum for Adolescents Living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review. [PDF]
Mental health problems (e.g., anxiety, depression) are frequently experienced by adolescents living with HIV (ALWH) and can worsen HIV-related outcomes.
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