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Executive Stock Option Exercises and the Predictive Ability of Transaction Value [PDF]

, 2004
This paper investigates the predictive ability of executives’ stock option exercises by categorising all exercises by the overall value of the transaction. This measure incorporates the cost to the executive of exercising the option, together with the
Mase, B, Kyriacou, K
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What influences uptake and early adherence to Option B+ (lifelong antiretroviral therapy among HIV positive pregnant and breastfeeding women) in Central Uganda? A mixed methods study

PLoS ONE, 2021
Background High uptake and optimal adherence to Option B+ antiretroviral therapy (ART) increase effectiveness in averting mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
A. Mukose, H. Bastiaens, F. Makumbi, E. Buregyeya, R. Naigino, J. Musinguzi, J. Van Geertruyden, R. Wanyenze   +7 more
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The impact of Option B+ on mother‐to‐child transmission of HIV in Africa: A systematic review

Tropical medicine & international health, 2022
In 2015, the WHO released new guidelines to reduce mother‐to‐child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. The recommendations, known as Option B+, included initiation of lifelong highly active antiretroviral therapy regardless of CD4 count for all HIV‐positive ...
Mildred Maingi, A. Stark, Sharon Iron-Segev   +2 more
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Early diagnosis, vertical transmission of HIV and its associated factors among exposed infants after implementation of the Option B+ regime in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

IJID Regions, 2022
Highlights • In Ethiopia, only two-thirds of infants exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are diagnosed early.• The rate of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is still >5% since implementation of the Option B+ regime.• Encouraging antenatal ...
Temesgen Getaneh, Getenet Dessie, Melaku Desta, M. Assemie, A. A. Alemu, Getachew Tilaye Mihiret, Kumlachew Solomon Wondmu, A. Negesse   +7 more
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Mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 and infant mortality in the first six months of life, in the era of Option B Plus combination antiretroviral therapy.

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021
OBJECTIVES To determine the contributions of intra-uterine (IU), intra-partum (IP and post-partum (PP), to mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 (MTCT) and infant mortality in the first six months of life in the era of Option B Plus combination ...
L. Zijenah, T. Bandason, Wilbert Bara, M. Chipiti, D. Katzenstein   +4 more
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Prevalence of undetectable and suppressed viral load in HIV-infected pregnant women initiating Option B+ in Uganda: an observational study nested within a randomized controlled trial

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Viral load (VL) testing is key in monitoring adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and documenting HIV treatment response. As per HIV treatment guidelines in Uganda, the first VL test is recommended 6 months after initiation of ART ...
Grace Gabagaya, Gordon Rukundo, Alexander Amone, P. Wavamunno, Joyce Namale-Matovu, I. Lubega, C. Nakabiito, Z. Namukwaya, M. Nolan, S. Malamba, R. King, J. Homsy, M. Fowler, P. Musoke   +13 more
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Probable perinatal depression and social support among women enrolled in Malawi’s Option B+ Program: a longitudinal analysis

Journal of Affective Disorders, 2022
Background: Malawi’s PMTCT Option B+ program has expanded the reach of ART services amongst pregnant and breastfeeding women, but retention in lifelong HIV care remains challenging.
N. Bhushan, M. Stockton, B. J. Harrington, Bethany L. DiPrete, Madalitso Maliwichi, Allan N. Jumbe, Kazione Kulisewa, M. Chagomerana, B. Pence, B. Gaynes, M. Hosseinipour   +10 more
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Adherence to option B+ and its association with disclosure status and counseling among HIV-positive pregnant and lactating women in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Public Health, 2022
OBJECTIVES This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pooled estimate of option B+ level of adherence and its association with disclosure status and counseling among pregnant and lactation women in Ethiopia after option B ...
Chalachew Adugna Wubneh, Birye Dessalegn Mekonnen, Mekdess Wesenyeleh Delelegn, Kendalem Asmare Atalell   +3 more
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Level of adherence to option B plus PMTCT and associated factors among HIV positive pregnant and lactating women in public health facilities of Hawassa city, Southern Ethiopia

PLoS ONE, 2021
Background Adherence to antiretroviral therapy is very essential to achieve a great outcome of drugs via suppressing viral load, preventing multidrug resistance, and reducing mother to a child transmission rate of the Human Immune Virus.
Samuel Abdisa, Zelalem Tenaw
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Perceptions and Experiences of Participating in PMTCT Option B Plus: An Explorative Study on HIV-positive Pregnant Women in Eswatini

The Open Public Health Journal, 2021
Eswatini has adopted the PMTCT Option B+ approach as a strategy for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. This study aimed to explore how pregnant Swazi women perceived and experienced PMTCT Option B+ and examined challenges ...
N. Dlamini, B. Ntuli, S. Madiba
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