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Situation of PMTCT in Bhutan, 14 Years’ Experience

Bhutan Health Journal, 2020
Introduction: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission activities form important part of HIV/AIDS prevention program of any community or country. Methods: Information from the PMTCT Programme from the Ministry of Health and other published literature on HIV in Bhutan were reviewed.
Phurb Dorji, Ripa Chakma, Lekey Khandu
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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
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Utilization of PMTCT services in Awassa Ethiopia

, 2008
Background- Mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT) is the major source of HIV infection among children under the age of 15 years. For the prevention of MTCT (PMTCT) a package of services including HIV counselling and testing, provision of prophylactic antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for mothers and babies, safe delivery practices and infant feeding ...
Mirkuzie, Alemnesh Hailemariam
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nurses’ compliance with prevention of mother-to-child transmission national guidelines in selected sites in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, 2015
Background: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) implemented a prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV infection programme in maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) services in 2001 with nurses as key personnel. To date there is no
Augustin R.M. Amboko, Petra Brysiewicz
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Evaluasi PMTCT (Prevention Mother To Child Transmission) pada IRT dengan HIV di Jatim

Journal of Health Science and Prevention, 2020
HIV/AIDS dengan proporsi penularan dari ibu ke bayi sebesar lebih dari 1% di masyarakat merupakan indikator dari kondisi generalized level. Kondisi ini merupakan keadaan gawat darurat dimana penularan dari ibu ke bayi sudah sangat tinggi.
Linda Prasetyaning Widayanti
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Men care too: a qualitative study examining women’s perceptions of fathers’ engagement in early childhood development (ECD) during an ECD program for HIV-positive mothers in Malawi

BMJ Open, 2022
Objectives Integrated early childhood development (ECD) and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) interventions rarely target fathers, a missed opportunity given existing research demonstrating that father involvement improves maternal and ...
Linda Richter, Thomas J Coates, Tijana Temelkovska, Pericles Kalande, Evelyn Udedi, Laurie Bruns, Siyenunu Mulungu, Julie Hubbard, Sundeep Gupta, Kathryn Dovel   +9 more
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