Meta-Analysis
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World J Virol. Mar 25, 2021; 10(2): 69-85
Published online Mar 25, 2021. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v10.i2.69
Table 1 Characteristics of human immunodeficiency virus studies included in the meta-analysis (2008-2017)
Characteristics
Studies, n
Country
Algeria4
Egypt7
Libya6
Mauritania2
Morocco11
Sudan7
Tunisia4
Study design
Cross-sectional30
Cohort study11
Data collection
Prospective32
Retrospective9
Study area/site
Hospital oriented19
Population oriented22
Sampling method
Random21
Consecutive14
Not reported6