A systematic review and meta-analyses on initiation, adherence and outcomes of antiretroviral therapy in incarcerated people.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incarcerated people are at increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection relative to the general population. Despite a high burden of infection, HIV care use among prison populations is often suboptimal and varies among settings, and little evidence exists explaining the discrepancy. Therefore, this review assessed barriers to optimal use of HIV care cascade in incarcerated people.

Methods

Quantitative and qualitative studies investigating factors affecting linkage to care, ART (antiretroviral therapy) initiation, adherence and/or outcomes among inmates were systematically searched across seven databases. Studies published in English language and indexed up to 26 October 2018 were reviewed. We performed a narrative review for both quantitative and

SUBMITTER: Fuge TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7233580 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature