Mobility and increased risk of HIV acquisition in South Africa: a mixed-method systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In South Africa (home of the largest HIV epidemic globally), there are high levels of mobility. While studies produced in the recent past provide useful perspectives to the mobility-HIV risk linkage, systematic analyses are needed for in-depth understanding of the complex dynamics between mobility and HIV risk. We plan to undertake an evidence-based review of existing literature connecting mobility and increased risky sexual behavior as well as risk of HIV acquisition in South Africa.

Methods/design

We will conduct a mixed-method systematic review of peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2015. In particular, we will search for relevant South African studies from the following databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and J-STOR databases. Studies expl

SUBMITTER: Dzomba A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6389209 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature