Research priorities for advanced HIV disease in Latin America and the Caribbean region: a modified Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Advanced HIV disease (AHD) remains a leading cause of mortality in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), driven by late diagnosis, treatment gaps and structural barriers, particularly among key populations and children. Persistent disparities in healthcare access, stigma, and limited health system capacity highlight the need for targeted research to improve AHD outcomes in the region.

Methods

The modified Delphi process to prioritize AHD research questions in LAC was conducted between August and November 2024. Systematic reviews, expert consultations and two Delphi rounds involving 74 and 69 participants from 17 LAC countries assessed questions based on public health relevance, feasibility and equity. A subsequent in-person workshop with 24 experts refined and

SUBMITTER: Chapman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12817252 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature