Table 1 Description of the “PECOST” elements for the systematic review of oropharyngeal or oral candidiasis
Element | Description |
|---|---|
Population | People living with HIV in Africa |
Exposure | Candida species |
Comparator | pre-UTT policy era and post-UTT policy era |
Outcome | The primary outcome of this review was the distribution of Candida species isolated from of PLHIV with oropharyngeal and oral candidiasis in Africa |
Study design | Observational study design (cross-sectional studies, cohort studies, and case‒control studies) |
Timelines | January 1, 2000 to July 1, 2024 |