To systematically evaluate the prevalence and influencing factors of cognitive impairment among people living with HIV (PLWH) in China.
We searched Chinese and English databases for studies on cognitive impairment among Chinese PLWH, from inception to August 2025. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 18.0.
A total of 27 studies involving 11 076 PLWH were included. The meta-analysis showed that the pooled prevalence of cognitive impairment (including screening-positive cases) in Chinese PLWH was 42.3%, with extremely high heterogeneity (I2=99.4%). The pooled estimate should be interpreted as an approximate range rather than an exact value. Subgroup analysis revealed significant differences across assessment tools, gender, age and education level (P<0.05), and residual heterogeneity remained high, suggesting unmeasured confounding factors. College or above education was a protective factor, while comorbid depression and efavirenz-containing regimens were risk factors.
Given the limitations of high heterogeneity and inconsistent assessment tools, cognitive impairment remains prevalent among Chinese PLWH. Strengthened screening and comprehensive management for high-risk groups are needed to reduce adverse prognostic impacts.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |