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ArticleSystematic reviews2020

Protocol for a systematic review of treatment adherence for HIV, hepatitis C and tuberculosis among homeless populations.

Luke Johnson, Dan Lewer, Robert W Aldridge, Andrew C Hayward, Alistair Story

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Article in Systematic reviews, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors.

Luke JohnsonCollaborative Centre for Inclusion Health, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HT, UK.
Dan LewerCollaborative Centre for Inclusion Health, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HT, UK. d.lewer@ucl.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0003-3698-7196
Robert W AldridgeThe Farr Institute of Health Informatics Research, University College London, London, NW1 2DA, UK.
Andrew C HaywardCollaborative Centre for Inclusion Health, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HT, UK.
Alistair StoryCollaborative Centre for Inclusion Health, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HT, UK.

Funding

Wellcome Trust 206602Wellcome Trust 206602/Z/17/Z
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHomelessness is a global issue and HIV, hepatitis C and tuberculosis are known to be prevalent in this group. Homeless populations face significant barriers to care. We aim to summarise evidence of treatment initiation and completion for homeless populations with these infections, and their associated factors, through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

methodsWe will search MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL for all study types and conference abstracts looking at either (1) treatment initiation in a cohort experiencing homelessness with at least one of HIV, hepatitis C, active tuberculosis and/or latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI); (2) treatment completion for those who initiated treatment. We will perform a meta-analysis of the proportion of those with each infection who initiate and complete treatment, as well as analysis of individual and health system factors that may affect adherence levels. We will evaluate the quality of research papers using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. DISCUSSION: Given the political emphasis on global elimination of these diseases, and the current lack of understanding of effective and equitable treatment adherence strategies in homeless populations, this review will provide insight to policy-makers and service providers aiming to improve homeless healthcare. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO CRD42019153150.

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Hepatitis CHIV InfectionsIll-Housed PersonsTuberculosisHumansMeta-Analysis as TopicSystematic Reviews as TopicTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHepatitis CHIVHomelessnessInclusion healthInequalityLTBITreatment adherenceTreatment completionTreatment initiationTuberculosis

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PMCPMC7488663

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