Prevalence of TB/HIV co-infection in countries except China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

TB and HIV co-epidemic is a major public health problem in many parts of the world. But the prevalence of TB/HIV co-infection was diversified among countries. Exploring the reasons of the diversity of TB/HIV co-infection is important for public policy, planning and development of collaborative TB/HIV activities. We aimed to summarize the prevalence of TB and HIV co-infection worldwide, using meta-analysis based on systematic review of published articles.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for studies of the prevalence of TB/HIV co-infection. We also searched bibliographic indices, scanned reference lists, and corresponded with authors. We summarized the estimates using meta-analysis and explored potential sources of heterogeneity in the estimat

SUBMITTER: Gao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3669088 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature