SynthesisBMJ open2017
Integration of sexually transmitted infection (STI) services into HIV care and treatment services for women living with HIV: a systematic review.
Synthesis in BMJ open, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06446752 (A Phase 3 Randomized, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess Efficacy of Meningococcal Group B), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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A Phase 3 Randomized, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess Efficacy of Meningococcal Group B (rMenB+OMV NZ (Bexsero)) in Preventing Gonococcal Infection Among South African Cis-Gender Women
Who cites it
7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of Integrating HIV Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Family Planning: A Systematic Review of Initial Implementation Efforts in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.AIDS and behavior · 2026Pooled it
- Prevalence and associated factors of sexually transmitted infections among unmarried undergraduate university students.PloS one · 2026Article
- Global, regional, and national burden of chlamydial infection: a systematic analysis of incidence, prevalence, deaths, and DALYs with projections to 2046.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Transgender Women With and Without HIV in the Eastern and Southern United States.The Journal of infectious diseases · 2024Article
- Identifying and managing infectious disease syndemics in patients with HIV.Current opinion in HIV and AIDS · 2020Review
- The Evidence Project risk of bias tool: assessing study rigor for both randomized and non-randomized intervention studies.Systematic reviews · 2019Article
- An Integrated Care Model With Implementation Roadmap to ImproveFrontiers in public health · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo review and critically appraise the existing evidence on integration of sexually transmitted infection (STI) services into HIV care and treatment services for women living with HIV.
designSystematic review. DATA SOURCES: Four electronic databases were searched through 16February 2017 using keywords for HIV, STIs and integration. Reference lists of included articles and other reviews were also screened. REVIEW
methodsWe included studies that compared women living with HIV who received STI services integrated into HIV care and treatment services with those who received HIV care and treatment services without integrated STI services or standard of care.
resultsOf 170 articles identified, 3 studies reported in 4 articles were included. Two studies evaluated comprehensive care for people living with HIV in the UK; in both cases, quality and uptake of STI services seemed to improve following integration. The third study conducted a comparative case study across different models of care in Swaziland: two clinics integrated with sexual and reproductive health services (including STI services), and two stand-alone HIV clinics (without STI services). Coverage for Pap smears among women living with HIV was higher at the fully integrated site, but there was no significant difference in the prevalence of sexual health screening or advice on sexual health. Reported client satisfaction was generally higher at the stand-alone HIV clinic, and a diverse range of factors related to implementation of different care models challenged the notion that integrated services are always superior or desired.
conclusionWhile there is a limited evidence base for integrating STI services into HIV care and treatment services, existing studies indicate that integration is feasible and has the potential for positive outcomes. However, diverse population needs and health system factors must be considered when designing models of care to provide STI services to women living with HIV.
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