Interventions to improve antiretroviral adherence in HIV-infected pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication adherence in HIV-infected pregnant women remains suboptimal. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on improving antiretroviral adherence targeting among HIV-infected pregnant women.

Methods

Five databases were screened to identify quasi-experimental studies and randomized controlled trials. The risk ratios (RR) and confidential intervals (CI) were extracted to estimate the improvement in antiretroviral adherence after interventions compared with control conditions. This study was registered with PROSPERO, number CRD42021256317.

Results

Nine studies were included in the review, totaling 2,900 participants. Three interventions had significance: enhanced standard of care (eSOC, RR

SUBMITTER: Zhou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9773995 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature