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Harnessing digital health data for person‐centred HIV prevention monitoring: a survey of national health information systems

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 28, Issue S5, September 2025.
Abstract Introduction Measuring HIV prevention impact is challenging because prevention is started and stopped as needed, and individual‐level data availability has been suboptimal or not collected. WHO's 2022 Consolidated guidelines on person‐centred HIV strategic information aim to bridge this gap by recommending a minimum dataset for HIV prevention ...
Shona Dalal, Bradley Mathers, Dominik Stelzle, Lilly M. Nyagah, Francis Agbo, Dennis Annang, Saiprasad Prabhakar Bhavsar, Stone Mbiriyawanda, Bongiwe Mhlanga, Tshepo Molapo, Lowrence Moro, Peter Mudiope, Linea Ngwali, Mwiche Siame Nyirenda, Isabel Sathane, Rajatashuvra Adhikary, Monica Alonso Gonzalez, Polin Chan, Annette Gerritsen, Kiyohiko Izumi, Giorgi Kuchukhidze, Antons Mozalevskis, Georges Perrin, Ahmed S. Alaama, Madidimalo Tebogo, Annette Verster, Daniel Low‐Beer   +26 more
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Using the critical path method to rollout and optimise new PMTCT guidelines to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Zimbabwe: a descriptive analysis

BMC Health Services Research, 2020
Background Achievement of the elimination target for mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV in selected countries has increased hope to end the HIV epidemic in children across the world. However, MTCT rates remain well above the 5% elimination target
Reuben Musarandega, Joanna Robinson, Priti Dave Sen, Anna Hakobyan, Angela Mushavi, Agnes Mahomva, Godfrey Woelk   +6 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
Allers, Claudia, Burke, Michael, Chovitz, Barry, Diallo, Abdourahmane, Massuki, Gerald, Mlandula, Sultan, Noguera, Marilyn, Pandit, Tanvi, Senge, Paul, Shaw, Christopher   +9 more
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Couples, PMTCT programs and infant feeding decision-making in Ivory Coast [PDF]

Social Science & Medicine, 2009
In Sub-Saharan Africa, prevention of HIV pediatric infection due to breastfeeding requires turning to alternatives to prolonged breastfeeding: artificial feeding or exclusive breastfeeding with early weaning. Choosing a preventive option and applying it does not only depend upon the mother but also on the father and more specifically on couple ...
Tijou Traoré, Annick, Querre, Madina, Brou, Hermann, Leroy, Valériane, Desclaux, Alice, Desgrées Du Lou, Annabel   +5 more
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Dynamics of Cytokines and Chemokines During the Peripartum Period in People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 94, Issue 2, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Problem Pregnancy requires a precisely regulated immune response to support fetal development and minimize complications. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection induces a chronic inflammatory state and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. In this observational cohort of pregnant people living with HIV in the Democratic Republic
Jacqueline Corry, Natalia Zotova, Martine Tabala, Christina K. Cotrone, Fidéle Lumande Kasindi, Bienvenu Lebwaze Massamba, Pelagie Babakazo, Namal P. M. Liyanage, Nicholas T. Funderburg, Marcel Yotebieng, Jesse J. Kwiek   +10 more
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Community-Based Evaluation of PMTCT Uptake in Nyanza Province, Kenya

PLoS ONE, 2014
Facility-based assessments of prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programs may overestimate population coverage. There are few community-based studies that evaluate PMTCT coverage and uptake.During 2011, a cross-sectional community survey among women who gave birth in the prior year was performed using the KEMRI-CDC Health and ...
Kohler, PK, Okanda, J, Kinuthia, J, Mills, LA, Olilo, G, Odhiambo, F, Laserson, K, Zierler, B, Voss, J, John-Stewart, G   +9 more
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Integrating Female Condoms into HIV Prevention Programs: A Case Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Future Opportunities in Kenya [PDF]

, 2014
Female condoms are an important option for dual protection from unintended pregnancy and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, especially when male condoms cannot be used.

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Measuring mobility in HIV research in sub‐Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 28, Issue 6, June 2025.
Abstract Introduction Mobility—from overnight travel to permanent migration—can reduce service access and increase HIV risk, driving the epidemic in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This scoping review described mobility measures used in HIV research to identify gaps and guide research on mobility to strengthen HIV responses in SSA.
Aleya Khalifa, Sara Wallach, M. Kate Grabowski, Dustin T. Duncan, Fred Nalugoda, Quarraisha Abdool Karim, Barun Mathema   +6 more
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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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Healthcare Disparities in the Treatment and Outcomes of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in South Africa

World Journal of Surgery, Volume 49, Issue 5, Page 1290-1297, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Background The impact of healthcare disparities on the outcomes for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been explored in South Africa. This study aims to evaluate and compare the presentation, treatment, and outcomes of HCC in a cohort of patients treated in the public and private sectors.
Sanju Sobnach, Muhammad Emmamally, Keith Venter, Jake Krige, Marc Bernon, Christo Kloppers, Mark W. Sonderup, C. Wendy Spearman, Rufaida Khan, Urda Kotze, Eduard Jonas   +10 more
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