Effectiveness of HIV prevention interventions targeting long-distance truck drivers: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of global evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Globally, long-distance truck drivers' (LDTDs) risk of exposure to HIV infections is higher compared with other populations in transit. Thus, several HIV prevention interventions have been implemented, though to a narrower extent compared with other most at-risk populations. Consequently, the effectiveness of such interventions is not well understood. Therefore, a review is warranted to inform policymakers on the most effective HIV prevention interventions targeted for LDTDs.

Methods and analysis

The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols guidelines were followed. Original peer-reviewed interventional studies involving LDTDs of either gender aged above 18 years, and reporting findings on HIV prevention interventions from any

SUBMITTER: Mutie C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575331 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature