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Factors associated with retention in Option B+ in Malawi: a case control study. [PDF]

, 2017
IntroductionThere are limited data on factors associated with retention in Option B+. We sought to explore the characteristics of women retained in Option B+ in Malawi, with a focus on the role of HIV disclosure, awareness of partner HIV status, and ...
Currier, Judith S, Elashoff, David, Grotts, Jonathan, Hoffman, Risa M, Kawale, Paul, Parent, Julie, Phiri, Khumbo, Schooley, Alan, Yeatman, Sara   +8 more
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Male partners' involvement in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa : a systematic review [PDF]

, 2015
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), male partners are rarely present during prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services. This systematic review aims to synthesize, from a male perspective, male partners' perceived roles, barriers and enablers of
Degomme, Olivier, Manjate, Rosa Marlene, Munguambe, Khátia, Osman, Nafissa Bique, Sidat, Mohsin M, Temmerman, Marleen   +5 more
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Treatment of Young Children with HIV Infection: Using Evidence to Inform Policymakers [PDF]

, 2012
PMCID: PMC3404108This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are ...
Abrams, EJ, Cotton, M, Gibb, DM, Mulenga, V, Musoke, P, Penazzato, M, Prendergast, AJ   +6 more
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Closing the prevention of mother-to-child transmission gap in Nigeria: An evaluation of service improvement intervention in Nigeria

South African Family Practice, 2013
Objectives: The objective was to assess improvement, or lack thereof, in the uptake of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) services at selected sites supported sites by the Global HIV/AIDS Initiative Nigeria (GHAIN).
O.N. Chabikuli, U. Gwarzo, A. Olufunso, D. Reidpath, P. Allotey, M. Ibrahim, C. Hamelmann   +6 more
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Intrapartum human immunodeficiency virus transmission rate in a central hospital in the Western Cape province after universal antiretroviral therapy roll-out

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, Gert U. van Zyl, Carl J. Lombard, Gerhard B. Theron   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Progress towards the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B in 21 high‐burden countries

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 29, Issue 4, April 2026.
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 ...
Melanie M. Taylor, Rania A. Tohme, Robert McDonald, Michele Montandon   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Scaling-up co-trimoxazole prophylaxis in HIV-exposed and HIV-infected children in high HIV-prevalence countries. [PDF]

, 2007
Co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) is a widely available antibiotic that substantially reduces HIV-related morbidity and mortality in both adults and children.
Abdel-Haq, Anglaret, Anglaret, Ansari, Anthony D Harries, Badri, Boerma, Chewe Luo, Chintu, Chintu, Creek, Gill, Graham, Graham, Gretchen Bachman, Grimwade, Manzi, Mermin, Mermin, Mwaungulu, Nathoo, Perez, Ponnet, Rony Zachariah, Ruffini, Stephen M Graham, Thera, Watera, Wiktor, Yazdanpanah, Zachariah, Zachariah, Zachariah, Zachariah   +33 more
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Structural Quality of Institutional Delivery Services at Public Health Facilities in North‐West Ethiopia: A Mixed Study

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, Zethu Zerirsh Nkosi   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

The prevalence and determinants of HIV seroconversion among booked ante natal clients in the University of Uyo teaching hospital, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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, Augustine Vincent Umoh   +1 more
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