Wealth, income and HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While economic vulnerability is an established driver of health disparities, the relationships between HIV and wealth, income, and economic inequality have been less consistently established. We conducted a systematic review of studies examining associations between wealth, income, and economic inequality and HIV incidence and prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, EconLit and PsycINFO for quantitative publications through June 2024 examining the relationship between wealth, income or inequality and HIV status, acquisition, prevalence or incidence in SSA. From September 2022 to October 2024, we extracted data using standardized forms, assessed risk of bias and qualitatively summarized resu

SUBMITTER: Atkins K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12723447 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature