The Impact of Place of Residence on Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Objective: There is evidence of geographical variation in HIV coverage and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, and studies have investigated how the place of residence of people living with HIV (PLWH) influences ART adherence. Where people reside influences their access to health care. Studies on the influence of place of residence on ART adherence among PLWH in Nigeria have been reported in the literature. However, no review has synthesized these findings. Against this backdrop, this review seeks to determine whether adherence to ART differs by place of residence in Nigeria. Methods: In May 2024, we searched four databases (CINAHL Plus, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science). Only empirical studies with a test of association between place of residence (i.e., urban and rural

SUBMITTER: Badru OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871977 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature