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Yet, a comprehensive synthesis of existing research on body image among PLWH is lacking. This study systematically reviewed relevant studies to explore body image issues, identify associated factors, and describe assessment methods and interventions targeting body image in this population.<\/jats:p>\n                <\/jats:sec>\n                <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Guided by the PRISMA, a thorough search of PsycINFO, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science was conducted in January 2024, including empirical studies considering Body Image among PLWH published in peer-reviewed English journals, using search terms relevant to HIV and Body image. To include the latest articles, we conducted another round of searches in November 2024. NIH Study Quality Assessment Tools were used to assess the quality of the included studies, and a narrative synthesis was conducted to identify common themes, including definitions of body image, associated factors, measurement instruments, and interventions targeting body image among PLWH.<\/jats:p>\n                <\/jats:sec>\n                <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>From 2197 publications, 26 studies from 2004 to 2024 met the inclusion criteria, comprising a sample of 4095 PLWH aged 8 to 65 from different countries. Most of the studies were cross-sectional in design and varied in focus. Findings reveal that body image issues are prevalent among PLWH. The majority of studies demonstrated an association between negative body image and psychological comorbidities, including depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, and substance use. Body image dissatisfaction was also associated with physical health factors such as lipodystrophy. BMI measures reported in twelve studies indicated that BMI tends to increase with age in PLWH. Sixteen distinct body image measurement tools were used across studies. CBT-BISC was the only target intervention that showed effectiveness in mitigating body image disturbance and improving ART adherence among PLWH.<\/jats:p>\n                <\/jats:sec>\n                <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Body image issues represent a critical but often overlooked component of the biopsychosocial challenges faced by PLWH. 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