ReviewJournal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
HIV Epidemic in Libya: Identifying Gaps.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Challenges in Elucidating HIV-1 Genetic Diversity in the Middle East and North Africa: A Review Based on a Systematic Search.Viruses · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of war-associated factors on spread of sexually transmitted infections: a systemic review.Frontiers in public health · 2024Pooled it
- "Condoms don't cross your mind when you're hungry": Challenges to safe sex in Libyan IDP camps; A qualitative study.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
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- Effects of loving or HABIBI educational prevention intervention on HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude and condom use among internally displaced males from Libya: A quasi-experimental study.Preventive medicine reports · 2025Article
- HIV prevention - Challenges in reaching Libyan women: A narrative review.Women's health (London, England)Review
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Abstract
backgroundHIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) became a public issue in Libya after the infection of 400 children in El-Fatih Hospital in 1988. Due to the civil war, social and religious barriers, HIV prevalence is hard to establish, but it is generally believed to be increasing.
objectiveThis review (a) assesses the size and scope of the available literature on the HIV epidemic in Libya; and, (b) identifies the nature and extent of research conducted to date.
methodsA comprehensive search was performed using PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Academic Search Ultimate, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar. Primary research studies and official reports that are exclusively on Libya published during 1988-2021 were considered.
resultsIn total 25 studies were included: Ten primary research studies, four online news articles, six Government reports, one letter to the editor, one manuscript, three online databases.
conclusionDespite the low-quality data, the literature suggests there is an increase in HIV infection rates in Libya. Culturally sensitive research on sexual activities, women, HIV preventative methods and attitudes of the Libyan public will assist in developing an effective National AIDS Programme, reducing HIV stigma, supporting People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and decreasing infection rates.
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