scholarly journals National Burden of Intestinal Parasites and Its Determinants Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadesse Yirga Akalu ◽  
Yared Asmare Aynalem ◽  
Wondimeneh Shibabaw Shiferaw ◽  
Yoseph Merkeb Alamneh ◽  
Asmamaw Getnet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background: Intestinal parasites are a group of opportunistic gastrointestinal diseases commonly encountered among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Intestinal parasites increased the risk of morbidity and mortality among these vulnerable populations. Therefore, to design appropriate prevention strategies, up-to-date information concerning prevalence of intestinal parasite is crucial. However, studies assessing the prevalence and associated factors of intestinal parasite in Ethiopia are inconsistent and widely varied. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis is designed to assess the pooled prevalence and determine risk factors.Methods: International databases; PubMed, Web of Science,Cochrane Library, Scopus, PsycINFO, African Journals Online, and Google Scholar were systematically searched. A funnel plot and Egger’s regression test were used to determine publication bias. The I2 statistic was used to check heterogeneity between the studies. DerSimonian and Laird random-effects model was applied to estimate the pooled effect size. Subgroup and meta-regression analyses were conducted. Sensitivity analysis was done to see the effect of a single study on the overall estimation. STATA version 14 statistical software was used for meta-analysis.Results: A total of 27 studies with 8,946 individuals were used to estimate the pooled prevalence of intestinal parasitosis among people living with HIV.The estimated pooled prevalence of intestinal parasitosis was 40.24% (95% CI: 33.8–46.6). Subgroup analysis of this study revealed that the highest prevalence was observed in Tigray region 45.7% (95% CI: 7.9­-83.5), followed by Oromia region 42.2% (95% CI: 28.8–55.6). Availability of latrine (OR: 26.6, 95%CI: 2.8-15.8), presence of animal (OR: 2.7, 95% CI: 1.2-5.8) and source of drinking water (OR: 3.2, 95% CI: 1.3-7.5) were significantly associated with intestinal parasitosis.Conclusion: The prevalence of intestinal parasite was high in Ethiopia. There should be a need to work for improving the hygienic standard on quality of drinking water and regular utilization of latrine among people living with HIV/AIDS.

scholarly journals The prevalence of thrombocytopenia and leucopenia among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257630
Author(s):  
Habtye Bisetegn ◽  
Hussien Ebrahim
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Significant Heterogeneity ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction Thrombocytopenia and leucopenia are frequently encountered hematological disorders among people living with HIV/AIDS. This systematic review and meta-analysis were aimed to indicate the national prevalence of thrombocytopenia and leucopenia among HIV/AIDS patients. Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted following the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. A systematic search was conducted from February 01, 2021 to April 02, 2021 using electronic databases Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Sciences, Google, EMBASE, SCOPUS and ResearchGate. The quality of the included studies was assessed using Newcastle—Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale (NOS) adapted for cross-sectional studies. Data analysis was done using STATA version 14 using metan commands. Random effect meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of thrombocytopenia and leucopenia among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. Result Of the 349 initially searched articles, 90 were assessed for eligibility and only 13 articles published from 2014 to 2020 were included in the final meta-analysis. A total of 3854 participants were involved in the included studies. The pooled prevalence of thrombocytopenia was 9.69% (95%CI; 7.40–11.97%). Significant heterogeneity was observed with I2 value of 84.7%. Thrombocytopenia was 11.91% and 5.95% prevalent among HAART naive and HAART exposed HIV/AIDS patients, respectively. The pooled prevalence of leucopenia among HIV/AIDS patients was 17.31% (95%CI: 12.37–22.25%). Conclusion This study showed a high prevalence of thrombocytopenia and leucopenia among people living with HIV/AIDS, indicating the necessity of regular screening of HIV seropositive patients for different hematological parameters and providing treatment.

scholarly journals The prevalence of alcohol use disorders among people living with HIV/AIDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bereket Duko ◽  
Mohammed Ayalew ◽  
Getinet Ayano
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Prevalence Estimate ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is common among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and associated with a greater risk of poor medication adherence, unsafe sexual behaviors as well as poor quality of life. To our knowledge, there is no previous systematic review and meta-analysis that reported the pooled prevalence estimate of AUD among PLWHA. Therefore, this review aimed to systematically review the available studies on the prevalence of AUD among PLWHA and forward possible recommendations for future clinical practice and research. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, Psych INFO and SCOPUS databases were searched to identify the relevant studies. We have also scanned the reference lists of the eligible studies to supplement our electronic search. We used the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software versions 3.0 to conduct a meta-analysis. Subgroup and sensitivity analysis were performed and Cochran’s Q- and the I2- test were employed to see the heterogeneity. The presence of publication bias was explored by utilizing Egger’s test and visual inspection of the symmetry in funnel plots. Results A total of 25 studies with 25,154 participants across developed and developing countries were included in the final analysis. Our meta-analysis revealed that the pooled prevalence estimate of AUD among PLWHA was found to be 29.80% (95% CI; 24.10–35.76). The prevalence of AUD was higher in males (26.90%) than female (13.37%) HIV patients. In this study, the pooled prevalence of AUD was considerably higher (31.52%) when measured by Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) as compared to Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) (13.51%). In addition, the pooled prevalence of AUD was higher in the developed countries (42.09%) while lower for developing countries (24.52%). Conclusion In the current study, the pooled prevalence estimates of AUD among PLWHA was considerably high (29.80%). Screening and appropriate management of AUD among PLWHA are recommended.

scholarly journals Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy and Its Association with Serostatus Disclosure among People Living with HIV in Ethiopia:  A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abere Woretaw Azagew ◽  
Chilot Kassa Mekonnen ◽  
Abebaw Jember Ferede ◽  
Kassahun Gebeyehu Yazew ◽  
Zewdu Baye Tezera
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Serostatus Disclosure ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background: Adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is a public health challenge worldwide. Non-adherence to HAART leads to treatment, immunologic, and virological failure. Despite different interventions made, adherence to HAART among adult people living with HIV (PLWHIV) is still inconsistent across studies, and the effect of serostatus disclosure on adherence to HAART was not studied in Ethiopia. Therefore, the study is aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of adherence to HAART and its relationship with serostatus disclosure among adult PLWHIV in Ethiopia.Methods: We searched 3247 original articles, both published and unpublished on Ethiopia dated from January 2016 to November 2019 by using different search engines. Data were extracted using Microsoft excel. New Castle Ottawa Scale quality assessment tool was used. STATA software version 11 was used for analysis. A random-effects model for meta-analysis was computed. Cochran Q statistics and I2 were used to estimate heterogeneity. Egger’s and Begg’s test was used to assess the publication bias.Results: A total of fifteen articles for systematic review and four articles for meta-analysis were used. The pooled prevalence of adherence to HAART is found to be 81.19% (80.1, 82.3). In the subgroup analysis, the pooled prevalence of adherence to HAART was 79.82% (73.19, 86.45) in the Oromia region, 82.51 %( 73.14, 91.87) in the Amhara region, and 72.7% (63.78, 81.61) in the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR). The serostatus disclosure improves adherence to HAART by nearly three times compared to non-serostatus disclosed PLWHIV (AOR=2.99, 95 %CI: 1.88, 4.77).Conclusions: The pooled prevalence of adherence to HAART among adult PLWHIV in Ethiopia was found to be low compared to WHO antiretroviral treatment recommendations. Having serostatus disclosure improved adherence to HAART.

scholarly journals Hepatitis B and hepatitis C prevalence among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a systematic review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Songxia Yu ◽  
Chengbo Yu ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Shiming Liu ◽  
Haowen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Effect of pharmacist care on clinical outcomes among people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Ahmed ◽  
Juman Abdulelah dujaili ◽  
Inayat Ur Rehman ◽  
Alice Chuah Lay Hong ◽  
Furqan Khurshid Hashmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Pharmacist Care ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Burden of Talaromyces marneffei infection in people living with HIV/AIDS in Asia during ART era: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Qin ◽  
Xiaojie Huang ◽  
Hui Chen ◽  
Xinchao Liu ◽  
Yao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Lower Latitude ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Dimorphic Fungus ◽  
Talaromyces Marneffei ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background： Talaromyces marneffei (TM) is a dimorphic fungus mainly prevalent in Southeast Asian countries, which often causes disseminated life-threatening infection. TM infection often occurs in HIV/AIDS patients even in the antiretroviral therapy (ART) era. However, there has as yet, not been a systematic analysis of the prevalence of TM infection in HIV-infected populations in AsiaMethods：In this study, we searched Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, and WanFang from inception to 21 November 2018 for studies reporting TM infection in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Our meta-analysis included studies investigating the prevalence of TM infection in PLWHA. Reviews, duplicate studies, and animal studies were excluded. A random effects model was used to estimate pooled prevalence, and meta-regression analysis was conducted to explore potential factors for heterogeneity.Results： 159,064 patients with HIV infection in 33 eligible studies were included in our meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of TM infection in PLWHA was 3.6%. Vietnam had the highest prevalence (6.4%), followed by Thailand (3.9%), China (3.3%), India (3.2%) and Malaysia (2.1%). In China, TM infection was most prevalent in South China (15.0%), while the burden in Southwest China was not very heavy (0.3%). CD4+ T-cell counts below 200cells/mm3 contributed to the increased risk of TM infection in PLWHA (OR 12.68, 95%CI: 9.58-16.77). However, access to ART did not significantly decrease the risk of TM infection in PLWHA.Conclusions： The burden of TM infection in Asia is heavy, and varies from region to region. PLWHA in lower latitude areas are more likely to suffer from TM infection. Optimization of diagnostic tools and universal screening for TM in vulnerable people to ensure early case detection and prompt antifungal treatment should be considered.

scholarly journals Burden of Talaromyces marneffei infection in people living with HIV/AIDS in Asia during ART era: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Qin ◽  
Xiaojie Huang ◽  
Hui Chen ◽  
Xinchao Liu ◽  
Yao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Lower Latitude ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Dimorphic Fungus ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Talaromyces Marneffei ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background: Talaromyces marneffei (TM) is a dimorphic fungus mainly prevalent in Southeast Asian countries, which often causes disseminated life-threatening infection. TM infection often occurs in HIV/AIDS patients even in the antiretroviral therapy (ART) era. However, there has not been a systematic analysis of the prevalence of TM infection in HIV-infected populations in Asia.Methods：In this study, we searched Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, and WanFang from inception to 21 November 2018 for studies reporting TM infection in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Our meta-analysis included studies investigating the prevalence of TM infection in PLWHA. Reviews, duplicate studies, and animal studies were excluded. Random effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence and meta-regression analysis was conducted to explore potential factors for heterogeneity.Results： 159,064 patients with HIV infection in 33 eligible studies were included in our meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of TM infection in PLWHA was 4.0%. Vietnam had the highest prevalence (6.4%), followed by Thailand (3.9%), China (3.3%), India (3.2%) and Malaysia (2.1%). In China, TM infection was most prevalent in South China (15.0%), while the burden in Southwest China was not very heavy (0.3%). TM infection in PLWHA in lower latitude area was significantly more prevalent than that in higher latitude area (OR 2.838, 95%CI: 2.376-3.390, P<0.001). CD4 counts below 200 cells/mm3 increased the risk of TM infection in PLWHA (OR 12.68, 95%CI: 9.58-16.77). However, accessing ART did not significantly decrease the risk of TM infection in PLWHA. Conclusions： The burden of TM infection is heavy in Asia and varies from region to region. PLWHA in lower latitude areas are more likely to suffer from TM infection. Optimization of diagnostic tools and universal screening of TM in vulnerable people for early case detection and for prompt antifungal treatment should be considered.

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