Prevalence of vertical HIV infection and its risk factors among HIV exposed infants in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A Belachew, T Tewabe, GA Malede - Tropical Medicine and Health, 2020 - Springer
Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the most important global health
problems. More than one and half million of children are living with HIV in the world, and …
problems. More than one and half million of children are living with HIV in the world, and …
Understanding the uptake and determinants of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in East Africa: Mixed methods systematic review and meta …
Background Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV service is
conceptualized as a series of cascades that begins with all pregnant women and ends with …
conceptualized as a series of cascades that begins with all pregnant women and ends with …
Factors associated with the timely uptake of initial HIV virologic test among HIV-exposed infants attending clinics within a faith-based HIV program in Kenya; a cross …
D Gaitho, F Kinoti, L Mwaniki, D Kemunto, V Ogoti… - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV, followed by effective care including
antiretroviral therapy (ART), reduces infant mortality by 76% and HIV progression by 75%. In …
antiretroviral therapy (ART), reduces infant mortality by 76% and HIV progression by 75%. In …
Association between service readiness and PMTCT cascade effectiveness: a 2018 cross-sectional analysis from Manica province, Mozambique
Background Despite high coverage of maternal and child health services in Mozambique,
prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) cascade outcomes remain sub …
prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) cascade outcomes remain sub …
Uptake of early infant diagnosis (EID) at six weeks after cessation of breastfeeding among HIV exposed children: A cross sectional survey at six high volume health …
S Samson, RN Mpembeni, PF Njau… - Tanzania. J Interv …, 2018 - ajol.info
Introduction: Approximately 6% of the deaths among children aged below five years in
Tanzania is attributed to HIV/AIDS. Most of these deaths could be prevented if these children …
Tanzania is attributed to HIV/AIDS. Most of these deaths could be prevented if these children …
Male involvement enhances the uptake of early infant diagnosis of HIV services in Thyolo, Malawi: A non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental study
M Window, AL Nyondo-Mipando, N Kalanga - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Poor retention of HIV-exposed infants (HEIs) in the Early Infant Diagnosis (EID)
programme remains a significant challenge and impedes progress towards the elimination …
programme remains a significant challenge and impedes progress towards the elimination …
Predictors of early ART initiation among HIV+ infants in Kenya: a retrospective review of HITSystem data from 2013 to 2017
C Wexler, N Nazir, B Gautney, M Maloba… - Maternal and child …, 2020 - Springer
Objective Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART, before 12 weeks of age) among
infants living with HIV reduces infant mortality and slows disease progression. However …
infants living with HIV reduces infant mortality and slows disease progression. However …
Correlates of uptake of HIV testing among children and young adolescents in Akwa-Ibom state, Nigeria: a secondary data analysis of the Akwa-Ibom aids indicator …
D Adetoro, H Khamofu, T Badru, J Markson… - BMC pediatrics, 2021 - Springer
Background In order to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, there is a need to significantly
reduce the rate of new infection among children and young adolescents. Identifying the …
reduce the rate of new infection among children and young adolescents. Identifying the …
The barriers and facilitators of HIV-exposed infant testing as perceived by HIV-positive mothers in Botswana: A qualitative study
G Karugaba, J Simpson, B Mathuba, O Phoi… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Despite high rates of HIV testing and enrolment of HIV-positive pregnant
women on antiretroviral therapy in Botswana, coverage for HIV-exposed infant (HEI) testing …
women on antiretroviral therapy in Botswana, coverage for HIV-exposed infant (HEI) testing …
Assessment of the effect of pre-conception care on preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Nyeri County
LN Ndapatani, J Mapesa… - The Pan African Medical …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Introduction the provision of essential preconception care services for HIV-positive pregnant
women is crucial to prevent HIV transmission to infants. This includes pregnancy intention …
women is crucial to prevent HIV transmission to infants. This includes pregnancy intention …