Virological outcomes of third-line antiretroviral therapy in a global context: a systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite remarkable progress, HIV's influence on global health remains firm, demanding continued attention. Understanding the effectiveness of third-line antiretroviral therapy in individuals who do not respond to second-line drugs is crucial for improving treatment strategies. The virological outcomes of third-line antiretroviral therapy vary from study to study, highlighting the need for robust global estimates.

Methods

A comprehensive search of databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, International Scientific Indexing, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, was conducted. STATA version 17 statistical software was used for analysis. A random-effects model was applied to compute the pooled estimates. Subgroup analysis, heterogeneity, publication bias, and sensitivity ana

SUBMITTER: Kitaw TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11197289 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature