Barriers and facilitators of HIV partner status notification in low- and lower-middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The uptake of HIV partner status notification remains limited in low- and lower-middle-income countries. This mixed-methods systematic review aims to summarize the barriers and facilitators of HIV partner status notification in these settings.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science from January 01, 2000, to August 31, 2023, for empirical qualitative and quantitative studies. Two independent reviewers completed the title, abstract, full-text screening, and data extraction. The risk of bias was assessed using a mixed-methods appraisal tool (MMAT), and the study findings were summarized narratively.

Results

Out of the 2094 studies identified, 59 relevant studies were included. Common barriers included fear of stigma a

SUBMITTER: Tavakoli F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654316 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature