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The Psychosocial Profile of Women Who Defaulted Option B+ HIV Treatment: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Study [PDF]

HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care, 2023
Patricia Mae Dhlakama,1 Constance Matshidiso Lelaka,2 Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi1 1Department of Health Studies, College of Human Sciences: University of South Africa, Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa; 2The Discipline of Social Work ...
Dhlakama PM, Lelaka CM, Mavhandu-Mudzusi AH   +2 more
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Adherence to option B+ PMTCT program and its predictors among HIV‐positive women in Ethiopia. A systematic review and meta‐analysis [PDF]

Health Science Reports, 2023
Background Previously, few studies investigated level of adherence to option B+ lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Ethiopia. However, their findings were inconsistent.
Habtamu Geremew, Demeke Geremew, Samuel Abdisa, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Getachew Mullu Kassa, Nurilign Abebe Moges   +5 more
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Risk factors for stunting in children who are HIV‐exposed and uninfected after Option B+ implementation in Malawi [PDF]

Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2023
Evidence suggests children HIV‐exposed and uninfected (CHEU) experience poor growth. We analysed child anthropometrics and explored factors associated with stunting among Malawian CHEU.
Gabriela Toledo, Megan Landes, Monique vanLettow, Beth A. Tippett Barr, Heather Bailey, Siobhan Crichton, Wezi Msungama, Claire Thorne   +7 more
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Determinants of HIV infection among infants born to HIV positive women receiving option B + prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in Tigray, north Ethiopia: a case control study [PDF]

AIDS Research and Therapy
Background The option B+ prevention of mother to child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus is the lifelong provision of antiretroviral therapy for all human immunodeficiency virus positive pregnant and breastfeeding women regardless of immune ...
Haftay Gebremedhin, Fre Gebremeskel, Gebremedhin Gebreegziabiher, Abadi Hailay Atsbaha, Gebretekle Gebremichael Hailesilase   +4 more
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The magnitude of adherence to option B plus program and associated factors among women in eastern African countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2020
Background Despite coverage and benefits associated with the prevention of mothers to child transmission (PMTCT) services, mothers’ adherence to option B plus is still a challenge. Though few primary studies are available on the magnitude of adherence to
Reta Tsegaye, Werku Etafa, Bizuneh Wakuma, Getu Mosisa, Diriba Mulisa, Tadesse Tolossa   +5 more
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Postpartum continuity of care for women with HIV: Option B+ policy impact and limitations in South Africa [PDF]

BMJ Global Health
Introduction Postpartum disengagement from HIV care increases risks for adverse maternal health outcomes and transmission of HIV through breastfeeding.
Laura Rossouw, Amy Wise, Jacob Bor, Mhairi Maskew, Kate Clouse, Karl-Gunter Technau, Nicola van Dongen, Thalia Ferreira, Evelyn Lauren   +8 more
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Acceptability and feasibility of using a blended quality improvement strategy among health workers to monitor women engagement in Option B+ program in Lilongwe Malawi [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research
Option B + provides lifelong ART to pregnant and breastfeeding women with HIV to reduce mother-to-child transmission of HIV (eMTCT) and improve maternal health. The effectiveness of Option B + relies on continuous engagement, but suboptimal monitoring of
Wiza Kumwenda, Angela M. Bengtson, Shaphil Wallie, Tarsizious Chikaonda, Mitch Matoga, Agatha K. Bula, Jimmy Ba Villiera, Edith Kamanga, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Victor Mwapasa   +9 more
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Engagement in antenatal and HIV care among pregnant women before and after Option B+ policy implementation in South Africa [PDF]

South African Medical Journal
Background. Substantial gains have been made in South Africa (SA) in the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV over the past decade. Objective.
C Hwang, N Jinga, M Dheda, O Mhlongo, P Phungula, K Clouse, M D Huffman, M P Fox, M Maskew   +8 more
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Cost-effectiveness of option B+ in prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Yunnan Province, China [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Although Option B+ may be more costly than Options B, it may provide additional health benefits that are currently unclear in Yunnan province. We created deterministic models to estimate the cost-effectiveness of Option B+.
Xiaowen Wang, Guangping Guo, Jiarui Zheng, Lin Lu   +3 more
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Level of option B+PMTCT drug adherence with male partner involvement and associated factors among breastfeeding women until 18 months in North Gojjam Zone, Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022: a multicentre cross-sectional study [PDF]

BMJ Open
Background Adherence to option B+antiretroviral therapy medication is crucial for the effective implementation of the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme.
Tigist Seid Yimer, Tegegne Wale Belachew, Assefa Kebie Mitiku, Dagnaw Mersha Tegegne, Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Temesgen Dessie Mengistu, Getahun Tadele Aynekulu, Wassie Yazie Ferede   +7 more
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