Publications by authors named "Mahnaz R Charania"
A systematic review was conducted to identify evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for increasing HIV medication adherence behavior or decreasing HIV viral load among persons living with HIV (PLWH). We conducted automated searches of electronic databases (i.e.
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- This meta-analysis examines the effectiveness of HIV prevention programs aimed at decreasing sexual risk behaviors and STIs in heterosexual African American men, based on studies from 1988-2008.
- The study found that these interventions significantly lowered both risky sexual behaviors and STIs, particularly among targeted groups like African American men and those with a history of incarceration.
- Key factors linked to successful interventions included access to medical services, involvement of male facilitators, shorter follow-up times, and addressing the health of family or partners, with medical service provision being the most impactful element.
This systematic review examines the overall efficacy of U.S. and international-based structural-level condom distribution interventions (SLCDIs) on HIV risk behaviors and STIs and identifies factors associated with intervention efficacy.
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