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Incidence and predictors of lost to follow-up among women under Option B+ PMTCT program in western Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study

BMC Research Notes, 2020
Although Ethiopia has been implementing Option B+ program, LTFU of women from the Option B+ program is one of the challenges that minimizes its implementation.
Tadesse Tolossa, G. Kassa, Habtamu Chanie, A. Abajobir, Diriba Mulisa   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Facilitators and barriers to retention in care under universal antiretroviral therapy (Option B+) for the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT): A narrative review

, 2021
Background Mother to child transmission remains the primary source of HIV in children. In 2013, The World Health Organisation (WHO), recommended Option B+ as prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) strategy in Low and Middle-income Countries ...
Tiwonge Ethel Mbeya Munkhondya, R. Smyth, T. Lavender   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Early retention among pregnant women on ‘Option B + ’ in urban and rural Zimbabwe

AIDS Research and Therapy, 2021
Background In 2013, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended Option B+ as a strategy to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.
Anesu Chimwaza, H. Tweya, O. Mugurungi, A. Mushavi, S. Mukungunugwa, Ngwarai Sithole, J. Nyakura, Mbazi Senkoro, P. Owiti, R. Ncube, Talent Tapera, Winnie Mandewo, J. Edwards, Aveneni Mangombe, Isaac Taramusi   +14 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Lifelong ART (Option B+) in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Programme in Zambia: Observations Based on Routinely Collected Health Data

Frontiers in Public Health, 2020
Background: Mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT) is a global challenge affecting many countries especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2009 about 370,000 infants were infected with HIV mainly through MTCT and most of them in sub-Saharan Africa.
Brian Muyunda, P. Musonda, Paul Mee, J. Todd, C. Michelo   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Experiences and Reasons of Attrition from Option B+ Among Mothers Under Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Program in Northwest Ethiopia: Qualitative Study

HIV/AIDS, 2021
Background Human immunodeficiency virus-infected children share the highest risk of death compared with all other age groups, and more than 90% of this viral infection of children was accounted for by transmission from mother to infant.
Temesgen Getaneh, A. Negesse, Getenet Dessie   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Retention in HIV Care During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period in the Option B+ Era: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies in Africa

Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 2017
Background: Under Option B+ guidelines for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, pregnant and breastfeeding women initiate antiretroviral therapy for lifelong use.
Brandon A. Knettel, C. Cichowitz, J. Ngocho, Elizabeth T. Knippler, Lilian N. Chumba, B. Mmbaga, M. H. Watt   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Mother to child HIV transmission and association among exposed infants after option B+ guideline implementation in the Amhara regional state referral hospitals, Ethiopia.

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
BACKGROUND Elimination of mother to child transmission of human immune virus was a global public health priority. In 2013, the World Health Organization recommended antiretroviral therapy administration to all of human immune virus positive pregnant and ...
Mesfin Wudu Kassaw, A. Abebe, B. Abate, Kenean Getaneh Tlaye, Ayelign Mengesha Kassie   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy among pregnant and postpartum women during the Option B+ era: 12‐month cohort study in urban South Africa and rural Uganda

Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2020
We conducted a cohort study to understand patterns of anti‐retroviral therapy (ART) adherence during pregnancy, postpartum and non‐pregnancy follow‐up among women initiating ART in public clinics offering Option B+ in rural Uganda and urban South Africa.
L. Matthews, C. Orrell, M. Bwana, A. Tsai, C. Psaros, S. Asiimwe, G. Amanyire, N. Musinguzi, Kathleen Bell, D. Bangsberg, J. Haberer, Nomakhaya April, Alienah Mpahleni, Vivie Situlo, Speech Mzamo, Nomsa Ngwenya, Khosi Tshangela Regina Panda, Teboho Linda, Christine Atwiine, Sheila Moonight, E. Tindimwebwa, N. Mugisha, Peace Atwogeire, Vian Namana, Catherine Kyampaire, Gabriel Nuwagaba, Annet Kembabazi, Stephen Mugisha, Victoria Nanfuka, A. Cross, Nicky J. Kelly, Daphne Moralie, Dolphina Cogill, Justus Ashaba, Zoleka Xapa, Mathias Orimwesiga, Elly Tuhanamagyezi, Don Bosco Mpanga, Leonia Kyarisima, Simone Kigozi, Edgar October, S. Mugisha, Ibrahim Kiviiri, N. Ware, Tumwesigye Elioda, M. Siedner, Ingrid T. Katz, Monique A. Wyatt   +47 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Measuring retention in care for HIV-positive pregnant women in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) option B+ programs: the Mozambique experience

BMC Public Health, 2020
Background Failure to retain HIV-positive pregnant women on antiretroviral therapy (ART) leads to increased mortality for the mother and her child. This study evaluated different retention measures for women’s engagement along the continuum of care for ...
Laurence Ahoua, Shino Arikawa, T. Tiendrebeogo, M. Lahuerta, Dario Aly, R. Becquet, F. Dabis   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Adherence to option B + antiretroviral therapy and associated factors in pregnant and breastfeeding women in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Public Health
To assess the adherence to option B + antiretroviral therapy (ART) and associated factors in pregnant and breastfeeding women in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Lucresse Corine Fassinou, Diane Songwa Nkeunang, T. Delvaux, N. Nagot, F. Kirakoya-Samadoulougou   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source