SynthesisAIDS reviews2021
A systematic review evaluating HIV prevalence among conflict-affected populations, 2005-2020.
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11 citing papers in PubMed.
- From HIV testing to ART initiation under fire: joinpoint regression analysis of regional disparities during the full-scale war against Ukraine.Conflict and health · 2026Article
- HIV/AIDS in Conflict-Affected Countries, 2024-2025.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2026Article
- HIV care continuity for women in postconflict Tigray: assessing mother-to-child transmission rates, infant health and cervical cancer screening.BMJ global health · 2026Article
- The impact of political instability on HIV services in conflict-affected areas of Myanmar following the military coup: a qualitative study.Conflict and health · 2026Article
- Innovative HIV care strategies and health system resilience in conflict-affected settings.Conflict and health · 2026Review
- Increased HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in two health facilities in Northern Cameroon between 2021 and 2022.Journal of public health in Africa · 2025Article
- Disruptions to HIV Prevention During Armed Conflict in Ukraine and Other Settings.Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2024Review
- A Scoping Review of Factors Associated with HIV Acquisition in the Context of Humanitarian Crises.AIDS and behavior · 2024Article
- The impact of armed conflicts on HIV treatment outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Conflict and health · 2024Review
- Low prevalence of HIV in the northern Cameroon: contribution of some AIDS restriction genes and potential implications for gene therapy.Frontiers in genetics · 2024Article
- Impact of armed conflicts on HIV treatment outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2023Article
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Abstract
Historically, there has been concern that conflict may exacerbate the HIV epidemic. We conducted a systematic review to examine HIV prevalence in conflict-affected populations compared to district-level or countrywide HIV prevalence. Following PRISMA guidelines, studies presenting original HIV prevalence data published between 2005 and 2020 were drawn from PubMed, Scopus, and Embase. Data extracted included HIV prevalence, methods, dates, location, and population type. Studies were assessed for bias. Ten met criteria for data extraction; all focused on populations in sub-Saharan African. Most of the studies reported on mixed population settings while one was in a refugee camp. Six reported HIV prevalence higher than district- or country-level prevalence, while four reported lower HIV prevalence. Seven demonstrated moderate-to-high likelihood of bias in sampling, and five used methods limiting their comparability with local HIV prevalence. The relationship between armed conflict and HIV prevalence remains difficult to evaluate and likely varies by socioeconomic indicators.
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