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Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020 The national human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) mother-to-child transmission rate at 6–10 weeks post-partum was 0.9% in 2016. There is a paucity of data about the intrapartum transmission rate after lifelong antiretroviral therapy was implemented in 2015.
Tian A. van der Merwe +3 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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Do Women Enrolled in PMTCT Understand the Recommendations: A Case Study from Kilimanjaro. [PDF]
, 2021 INTRODUCTION: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) remains a cornerstone of HIV prevention and control efforts. It is vital that the beneficiaries of PMTCT programs understand PMTCT recommendations, especially since their adherence to ...
Msuya, Sia E +6 more
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The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016 INTRODUCTION: the Prevention of Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, an important intervention in the fight against HIV/AIDS can only be of benefit if the HIV status of the mother is known.
Nsikak Paul Nyoyoko +1 more
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Exploring the meanings of male partner involvement in the prevention of MTCT of HIV in Zimbabwe
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2020 Male partner involvement (MPI) in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is considered as one of the priority interventions in reducing paediatric HIV.
Vimbai Chibango
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Health facility characteristics and their relationship to coverage of PMTCT of HIV services across four African countries: the PEARL study. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 Health facility characteristics associated with effective prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) coverage in sub-Saharan are poorly understood.We conducted surveys in health facilities with active PMTCT services in Cameroon, Cote d ...
Didier K Ekouevi +13 more
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Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Improving the quality of care is essential for enhancing utilization and compliance with interventions, ultimately reducing preventable mortality and morbidity among women and newborns during childbirth. However, little is known about the structural quality of institutional delivery services in Ethiopia, particularly in ...
Eleni Admassu Mersha +1 more
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Knowledge and Attitude on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Among Pregnant Women Attending Reproductive and Child Health Clinic at Temeke District [PDF]
, 2011 The acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic is the greatest challenge to human kind in the 21st century. In 2009, around 400,000 children under 15yrs became infected with HIV.
Mujumali, Nyasinde
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Assessment of the effectiveness of PMTCT program in eight service delivery points in North-Central Nigeria [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is one of the commonest avenues through which infants are infected with the HIV virus. To achieve a HIV free generation, mother to child transmission of HIV should be eliminated.
Udofia, Deborah +13 more
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Public Health Reviews, 2017 Background The global scale-up of Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services is credited for a 52% worldwide decline in new HIV infections among children between 2001 and 2012.
Jean Claude Mutabazi +2 more
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