Efficacy of HIV interventions among factory workers in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Factory workers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are vulnerable to HIV transmission. Interventions are needed to prevent HIV in this population. We systematically reviewed published literature on the efficacy of various HIV interventions in reducing stigma, risk behaviors and HIV transmission among factory workers.

Methods

A systematic review was performed using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Four databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus and EMBASE) were searched for relevant publications between January 1, 1990 and December 31, 2018. Two independent reviewers assessed the methodological quality of studies.

Results

Thirteen articles were included, with 2 randomized controlled trials and 11 cohort studies. Five interventions and their com

SUBMITTER: Chen D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7455896 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature