Pediatrics HIV-positive status disclosure and its predictors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

HIV-positive status disclosure for children is challenging for family members, guardians, and healthcare professionals. Disclosure is very challenging, particularly for children, yet no systematic synthesis of evidence accurately measures HIV-positive status disclosure in children. This systematic review and meta-analysis study aimed to quantify the national prevalence of pediatric HIV-positive status disclosure in Ethiopia and identify factors associated with HIV-positive status disclosure.

Method

We systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science databases, and google scholar for relevant published studies. Studies published in the English language and conducted with cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional designs were eligible for the review. The pri

SUBMITTER: Belay GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9415365 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature