Mortality and associated factors among children with the double burden of human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis in African countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The dual burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) in children is leading to significant mortality. Although primary studies have reported wide ranges of mortality rates among HIV-TB co-infected children in various African countries, a comprehensive estimate of mortality and associated factors is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to assess mortality and associated factors among HIV-TB co-infected children in Africa, which will address existing inconsistencies and assist the development of preventive strategies.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted to retrieve studies from PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, HINARI, and other relevant sources. All studies conducted in Africa on mortality among HIV-TB co-infected

SUBMITTER: Tufa DG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12482352 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature