Sex Differences in HIV Testing among Older Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite being sexually active and engaging in risky sexual behaviours similar to young adults, older adults (50 years or older) are less likely to receive HIV testing, and disaggregated data are still scarce about HIV prevention and treatment in this vulnerable population in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This systematic review is aimed at examining sex differences in HIV testing and counseling (HTC) among older adults in SSA.

Methods

A systematic search of four databases, namely, MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), Web of Science, and Global Health, was conducted from 2000 to January 2020. The primary outcome of interest for this study was gender differences in HTC among older adults in SSA. Observational studies including cross-sectional, retrospective, and prospective co

SUBMITTER: Gebremeskel AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8427674 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature