Global burden of HIV among long-distance truck drivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to systematically summarise the empirical evidence on the prevalence of HIV among long-distance truck drivers (LDTDs) from all parts of the world.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted.

Data sources

We searched PubMed, ProQuest Central, PubMed Central, Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Global Index Medicus to identify relevant information published from 1989 to 16 May 2023.

Eligibility criteria

Peer-reviewed publications of English language reporting on the prevalence of HIV among LDTDs were included. Non-empirical studies like literature reviews were excluded.

Data extraction and synthesis

Using a standardised data abstraction form, we extracted information on study

SUBMITTER: Mutie C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11298726 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature