Meta-analysis of prevalence and influencing factors of partner notification among HIV/AIDS patients in China
Objective To analyze the prevalence and influencing factors of partner notification(PN)among human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)patients in China by meta-analysis.Methods Retrieve Chinese databases such as CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,and CBM,as well as foreign databases such as PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,and Embase.Collect cross-sectional studies involving PN of HIV/AIDS patients in China that were published from the establishment of the database until June 2023.Meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 16.0 and RevMan 5.4 software.Results A total of 28 literatures were included with 16 189 patients.The prevalence of PN of HIV/AIDS patients in China was 59%(95%CI:50%-68%).Getting counseling services(OR=2.39,95%CI:1.69-3.39),being married(OR=1.99,95%CI:1.14-3.49),receiving social support(OR=1.97,95%CI:1.25-3.10),living with family members(OR=1.73,95%CI:1.38-2.18),female(OR=1.60,95%CI:1.14-2.23),and perceived discrimination(OR=0.66,95%CI:0.42-1.05)were all influencing factors of PN prevalence among HIV/AIDS patients in China(all P<0.05).Conclusion The PN prevalence of HIV/AIDS patients in China is relatively low.Medical staff should personally evaluate the actual situation of patients and provide targeted interventions based on controllable factors.
Human immunodeficiency virusPartner notificationInfluencing factorsMeta-analysis