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Factors associated with male partner involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus in the Gokwe North District, Zimbabwe: A qualitative study

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2020
Male partners’ involvement in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) intervention programmes is crucial in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.
Vimbai Chibango
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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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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: assessing the accuracy of routinely collected data on maternal antiretroviral prophylaxis coverage in Kenya. [PDF]

, 2012
OBJECTIVE: To explore the accuracy of routinely collected prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) coverage data in Kenya. METHODS: In case studies at two government hospitals, the authors reviewed national reporting guidelines ...
Grant, Alison D, Vusha, Sophie, Ferguson, Laura, Watson-Jones, Deborah, Ross, David A, Ong'ech, John O   +5 more
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The Potential Role of Mother-in-Law in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: A Mixed Methods Study from the Kilimanjaro Region, Northern Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2011
In the Kilimanjaro region the mother-in-law has traditionally had an important role in matters related to reproduction and childcare. The aim of this study was to explore the role of the mothers-in-law in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT)
Falnes Eli, de Paoli, Marina Manuela, Tylleskär, Thorkild, Moland, K.M., Leshabari Sebalda, Paoli, M.M., Sebalda Charles Leshabari, Engebretsen Ingunn MS, Eli Fjeld Falnes, Engebretsen, I.M.S., Leshabari, Sebalda Charles, Falnes, E.F., Falnes, Eli Fjeld, Ingunn MS Engebretsen, Moland Karen, Tylleskär, T., de Paoli Marina, Leshabari, S.C., Marina Manuela de Paoli, Moland, Karen Marie, Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie S., Karen Marie Moland, De Paoli, Marina M., Tylleskär Thorkild, Thorkild Tylleskär, Engebretsen, Ingunn M S   +25 more
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Growth pattern in Ethiopian infants – the impact of exposure to maternal HIV infection in relation to socio-economic factors

Global Health Action, 2017
Background: Infants exposed to maternal HIV infection who remain HIV-uninfected (HIV-exposed/uninfected; HIV-EU) may be at increased risk of growth retardation, which could be due both to directly HIV-related effects and to socio-economic factors ...
John König Walles, Taye Tolera Balcha, Niclas Winqvist, Per Björkman   +3 more
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Hepatitis B Virus Infection Status in Japanese Children Prior to Universal Vaccination: Sustained Effectiveness of Mother‐to‐Child Transmission Prevention and Residual Infection Burden

Hepatology Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of prevention of mother‐to‐child transmission (PMTCT) over 25 years, we conducted a nationwide epidemiological survey through a comprehensive assessment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) markers. Methods Two cohorts were recruited before universal vaccination: children aged 9–10 years undergoing school health ...
Aiko Sakai, Yasuhito Tanaka, Hiroshi Yotsuyanagi, Masaya Sugiyama, Ichiro Morioka, Kiyotaka Kosugiyama, Kimiaki Uetake, Tomohiro Katsuta, Atsushi Imamura, Tomoko Takano, Hitoshi Tajiri, Akihito Ishida, Kosuke Ushijima, Yumiko Nakashima, Hiroyuki Moriuchi, Shinji Iwane, Kota Sawada, Yosuke Shimizu, Yukari Uemura, Manabu Tagawa, Masashi Mizokami, Ryo Sumazaki   +21 more
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Tanzania: Logistic System Capacity and Site Readiness to expand PMTCT and Initiate ART [PDF]

, 2003
In September 2003, JSI/DELIVER conducted an assessment of the logistics system capacity and individual site readiness to provide PMTCT services and to initiate ART at selected public sector health facilities in Tanzania. The purpose of the assessment was
Diallo, Abdourahmane, Pandit, Tanvi, Senge, Paul, Chovitz, Barry, Mlandula, Sultan, Noguera, Marilyn, Shaw, Christopher, Allers, Claudia, Massuki, Gerald, Burke, Michael   +9 more
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RED for PMTCT: An adaptation of immunization's Reaching Every District approach increases coverage, access, and utilization of PMTCT care in Bondo District, Kenya

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2015
AbstractGaps exist in coverage, early access, and utilization of prevention of mother‐to‐child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services in Kenya. The Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program, led by Jhpiego, piloted an adaptation of immunization's Reaching Every District (RED) approach in Bondo District as a way of improving PMTCT care.
Kanyuuru, Lynn, Kabue, Mark, Ashengo, Tigistu A., Ruparelia, Chandrakant, Mokaya, Evans, Malonza, Isaac   +5 more
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Association Between PMTCT Services Utilization Among HIV Positive Mothers and HIV Status of their HIV-Exposed Children in Mtwara District, Tanzania [PDF]

, 2012
Although without any intervention in PMTCT up to 80% of HIV exposed children could not be infected with HIV, PMTCT interventions provide a critical opportunity to prevent vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child during pregnancy, labour and ...
Mohamed, N.S., Mohamed, Nassor Salim
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Male partner involvement in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV infection in Mwanza Region, Tanzania

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
INTRODUCTION: Globally, there are 3.3 million children 15 years of age living with HIV infection. About 95% of HIV infected children have acquired infection from their mothers.
Munda Elias, Elia John Mmbaga, Ahmed Abade Mohamed, Rogath Saika Kishimba   +3 more
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