Protocol for updated systematic review and meta-analysis on the burden of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is faced with the dual epidemics of HIV/AIDS and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and mental illnesses are the five major NCDs, causing death globally with low-income and middle-income countries, contributing 78% of all NCD deaths and 85% of premature deaths. There has been increased interest in the integration of HIV and NCDs care, especially in SSA that accounts for 55% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) globally. This systematic review and meta-analysis will estimate the overall prevalence or incidence of NCDs (or its risk factors) among adults living with HIV in SSA.

Methods and analysis

The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guid

SUBMITTER: Moyo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9083420 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature