HIV-related data among key populations to inform evidence-based responses: protocol of a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Key populations who bear a disproportionate burden of HIV, including female sex workers, men who have sex with men, people who use drugs, transgender people, and incarcerated populations, have been understudied, especially in the context of broadly generalized HIV epidemics. Program and investment planning documents often do not take into account the data that do exist. Prior systematic reviews have been comprehensive, but lack sustainability and relevance over time. This review aims to synthesize all available data for key populations and present the data through an accessible, updatable user-friendly graphic interface. The outputs of this systematic review will serve as a resource for decision-makers, providing government stakeholders and donors with the tools to make

SUBMITTER: Rao A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6278072 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature