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Prevalence of HIV infection among high-risk groups in Iran: A systematic review and meta-Analysis

(2021) Prevalence of HIV infection among high-risk groups in Iran: A systematic review and meta-Analysis. HIV and AIDS Review.

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Abstract

Introduction: In Iran, data relating to an updated prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among high-risk groups are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of HIV infection among high-risk groups in Iran through meta-Analyses. Material and methods: Electronic scientific databases, including PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Knowledge were explored to identify relevant studies. Random effect model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence. Results: A total of 1,113 records were identified in initial search, out of which 43 reports were finally included in the study. The estimated overall prevalence among high-risk groups was 0.06, which ranged from 0 among drug addict prisoners in the North to 0.2 among drug addicts in the South of Iran. Conclusions: Prevalence of HIV among high-risk groups in Iran is relatively low. The prevalence of HIV in high-risk groups in different parts of Iran has a different pattern. Due to significant prevalence of HIV in injecting drug users compared to other high-risk groups, there is a need to pay serious attention to this high-risk group and adopt preventive strategies. © 2021 Termedia Publishing House Ltd.. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: drug users; HIV; Iran; meta-Analysis; prevalence; prisoners; sex workers
Page Range: pp. 1-9
Journal or Publication Title: HIV and AIDS Review
Volume: 20
Number: 1
Publisher: Termedia Publishing House Ltd.
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.5114/hivar.2021.105107
ISSN: 17301270
Depositing User: مسعود رسول آبادی
URI: http://eprints.muk.ac.ir/id/eprint/5007

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