Prevalence of female genital mutilation and associated factors among women and girls in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThe prevalence of FGM in Africa was found to be high. This study also observed a variation in FGM prevalence across regions and countries and a slight temporal decline over the study period. As the global community enters the final decade dedicated to eliminating FGM, there remains much to be done to achieve the elimination goal. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV infection in truck drivers: a systematic review of global evidence
In this study, 23 original articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. All articles were cross-sectional studies in which a total number of 16,315 truck drivers were studied to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection. Findings indicated high HIV seroprevalence among truck drivers, with the highest prevalence of 56% in South Africa. HIV/AIDS awareness and condom use among truckers were reported low. Having sex with other men, circumcision status, time away from home, marital status, years working as a truck driver, education, income, and drug/alcohol use are the most important risk factors fo...
Source: AIDS Reviews - January 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi Ramin Shahidi Parisa Matini Pegah Mirzapour Ghazal Arjmand Iman Amiri-Fard Haleh Siami Soudabeh Yarmohammadi Esmaeil Mehraeen Omid Dadras Source Type: research
