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- Title
Assessment of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission HIV Services in the Bantey Meanchey Province in Cambodia.
- Authors
Sau, Mealiny Sokun; Balamane, Maya; Lurie, Mark; Harwell, Joseph; Welle, Emily; Mean, Chhivun; Cu-Uvin, Susan
- Abstract
<bold>Background: </bold>Elimination of pediatric HIV requires a robust program for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). The goal of this study was to assess the implementation of these services in Cambodia.<bold>Methods: </bold>This prospective study was conducted in Bantey Meanchey at 2 sites. Staff reviewed daily clinic and laboratory registration logs to gather data on PMTCT service access among antenatal women.<bold>Results: </bold>A total of 12 140 pregnant women received antenatal care. Only 4034 (33.2%) received pre-HIV test counseling. Of which 3407 (84.5%) received an HIV test. Eighteen (94.7%) of 19 women testing HIV-seropositive received triple-combination antiretroviral (ARV) medication. Fifteen HIV-exposed infants were delivered during the study. One infant tested HIV positive and is on ARV medication.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Acceptance for HIV testing was high among women who received pretest counseling. An increase in the number of counselors may improve the rates of HIV testing. Follow-up mechanisms targeting mother-baby pairs should focus on increasing timely service uptake in the public sector.
- Subjects
CAMBODIA; HIV-positive persons; PEDIATRICS; PREGNANT women; ANTIRETROVIRAL agents; ANTIVIRAL agents; HIV prevention; HIV infection epidemiology; COUNSELING; HEALTH attitudes; LONGITUDINAL method; MEDICAL screening; PRENATAL care; RESEARCH funding; VERTICAL transmission (Communicable diseases); PREVENTION
- Publication
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 2016, Vol 15, Issue 4, p345
- ISSN
2325-9582
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1177/2325957415599208