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Improving PMTCT Uptake in Rural South Africa

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 2014
Introduction: Despite the widespread availability of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs, many women in sub-Saharan Africa do not participate in PMTCT.
Stephen Weiss, Ryan Cook, Karl Peltzer   +2 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Progress towards the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B in 21 high-burden countries. [PDF]

J Int AIDS Soc
Abstract Introduction Elimination of mother‐to‐child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B by 2030 is a global goal endorsed by countries. To achieve EMTCT, countries need to meet targets for programme and impact indicators. Methods We examined progress and gaps in service delivery across the three infections among 21 countries with a ...
Taylor MM, Tohme RA, McDonald R, Montandon M.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Integrating quality postnatal care into PMTCT in Swaziland

Global Public Health, 2009
Swaziland's prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme is linked to maternal and newborn health (MNH) services, but is mainly focussed on HIV/AIDS. Existing MNH services are inadequate, especially postnatal care (PNC) of mothers and babies, with delayed postnatal visits occurring at 4-6 weeks after delivery.
G, Mazia, I, Narayanan, C, Warren, M, Mahdi, P, Chibuye, A, Walligo, P, Mabuza, R, Shongwe, M, Hainsworth   +8 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Beliefs and Perceptions of Midwives on Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B in Selected Primary Health Care Facilities in Ghana. [PDF]

J Pregnancy
Background Midwives play a critical role in the prevention of mother‐to‐child transmission (PMTCT) of Hepatitis B in Ghana. Their beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes may influence the uptake and delivery of preventive practices. This study used the theory of planned behavior (TPB) as a guiding framework to explore these factors.
Mumuni AA, Naab F, Adjei CA, Senoo-Dogbey VE.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Botswana's 95-95-95 Achievement: Pathways to HIV Epidemic Control. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background Botswana has achieved remarkable progress in HIV epidemic control, becoming the first country to receive WHO's Gold Tier Certification for Eliminating mother‐to‐child transmission (EMTCT) and surpassing the 95–95–95 targets ahead of the 2030 deadline.
Batisani K, Simusokwe R, Lumemba H, Chimanga B, Kwanga P, Mununga K.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Predictors of HIV Vertical Transmission in Exposed Infants in Northwest, Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Although the global plan aimed to eliminate mother‐to‐child transmission of HIV by 2015, an estimated 130,000 children were newly infected, and 84,000 children died from HIV related causes in 2022. In Ethiopia, 3200 children became newly infected and 1,900 children died from HIV related causes in 2022.
Ejigu AG, Degu T, Ahmed AF, Temesgen A, Yeshiwas AG, Kebede AM, Bayeh GM, Yenew C, Gebeyehu AA, Alemu BW, Yigzaw ZA, Mekonen H, Bogale TW, Anteneh RM, Enawgaw AS, Yirdaw G, Desalegn RB, Mekonnen BA, Alemayehu MA, Tsega SS.   +19 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Assessment of utilisation of PMTCT services at Nyanza Provincial Hospital, Kenya [PDF]

Sahara J, 2005
The main objective of the study was to assess the utilisation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services among mothers registered for services at Nyanza Provincial Hospital in Kenya. A crosssectional exploratory study was conducted, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect primary and secondary data.
Iscah Akoth Moth, A.B.C.O. Ayayo, Dan Kaseje   +2 more
exaly   +5 more sources

Strengthening HIV Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Implementation Research: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review. [PDF]

AIDS Res Treat
Background Resource‐limited settings face challenges in applying evidence to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. Implementation research (IR) has emerged as a promising approach to translate evidence into practice. This review explores how IR has been utilized in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) to support efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Bwire GM, Nyondo GG, Njiro BJ, Aiko BG, Mikomangwa WP, Manguzu MA, August F, Myemba DT, Magati R, Chillo P, Mugusi F, Bakari M, Sudfeld C, Sangeda RZ, Killewo J.   +14 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Integrating gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes care into primary health care: Lessons from prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in South Africa - A mixed methods study.

PLoS ONE, 2021
BackgroundImplementation of the programmes for the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) into antenatal care over the last three decades could inform implementation of interventions for other health ...
Jean Claude Mutabazi, Pascal Roland Enok Bonong, Helen Trottier, Lisa Jayne Ware, Shane A Norris, Katherine Murphy, Naomi Levitt, Christina Zarowsky   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimised paediatric antiretroviral treatment to achieve the 95-95-95 goals

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, 2021
While the progress towards reaching the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets in South African adults seems promising, the progress in the paediatric population is lagging far behind; only 79% percent of children living with HIV know their status.
Moherndran Archary, Riana van Zyl, Nosisa Sipambo, Gillian Sorour   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source