Mobility and increased risk of HIV acquisition in South Africa: a mixed-method systematic review protocol

DiscussionThe proposed mixed-method systematic review will employ a three-phase sequential approach [i.e., (i) identifying relevant studies through data extraction (validated by use of Distiller-SR data management software), (ii) qualitative synthesis, and (iii) quantitative synthesis including meta-analysis data]. Recurrent ideas and conclusions from syntheses will be compiled into key themes and further processed into categories and sub-themes constituting the primary and secondary outcomes of this study. Synthesis of main findings from different studies examining the subject issue here may uncover important research gaps in this literature, laying a strong foundation for research and development of sustainable localized migrant-specific HIV prevention strategies in South Africa.Systematic review registrationOur protocol was registered with PROSPERO under registration number: CRD 42017055580. (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.asp?ID=CRD42017055580)
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research