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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 M. Weiss, Ryan Cook, Karl Peltzer   +2 more
exaly   +5 more sources

Knowledge of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Vertical transmission of HIV accounts for over 90% of pediatric HIV infections worldwide, making it a major public health concern. Maternal knowledge of mother‐to‐child transmission of HIV and its prevention is essential for the uptake of preventive measures and the success of elimination strategies.
Tessema LW, Chekol YM, Fentie EA, Gelagay AA.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

The Impact of the United States Foreign Aid Freeze on HIV Service Delivery in PEPFAR-Supported Countries: A Facility-Level Analysis of 2024-2025 Programme Data. [PDF]

J Int AIDS Soc
ABSTRACT Introduction On 24 January 2025, the U.S. government issued a stop‐work order freezing foreign assistance, including support for the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), although a limited waiver for selected “life‐saving” interventions was subsequently granted.
Honermann B, Grimsrud A, Lankiewicz E, Sherwood J, Millett G.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Experiences of human immunodeficiency virus-positive postpartum women in Angola: Challenges and opportunities in preventing vertical transmission [PDF]

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Background: Despite advances in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), challenges persist in retention in care, antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and follow-up of HIV-exposed infants ...
Paulo N. Solari, Joana C. Pires, Pedro M. Aguiar, Ana R. Goes, Gonçalo F. Augusto   +4 more
doaj   +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

Optimizing HIV Spending Among Key Populations in Five Latin American and Caribbean Countries: A Mathematical Modelling Study. [PDF]

J Int AIDS Soc
ABSTRACT Introduction From 2010 to 2024, the Latin America region experienced a 13% increase in new HIV acquisitions, while progress in reducing HIV acquisitions has slowed in the Caribbean. We conducted allocative efficiency studies for five countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region, aiming to estimate how HIV spending could be optimally ...
Ten Brink D, Bowring AL, Martin-Hughes R, Wulan N, Burke K, Ríos Hincapie CY, Luque Núñez R, Cáceres-Mejía B, Sánchez RV, Montoya Calvo JP, Nuñez Rubio SM, Petro Brunal M, Scott N.   +12 more
europepmc   +2 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

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

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