Evaluating the vertical HIV transmission risks among South African female sex workers; have we forgotten PMTCT in their HIV programming?

Evaluating the vertical HIV transmission risks among South African female sex workers; have we forgotten PMTCT in their HIV programming?

Abstract Background Female sex workers (FSW) have a greater HIV burden compared to other reproductive-aged women and experience high incidence of pregnancies. However, there are limited data on mother-to-child transmission of HIV in the context of sex work. This study assessed the uptake of preventi...

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Main Authors: Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Stefan Baral, Sosthenes Ketende, Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Andrew Lambert, Zamakayise Kose, Mfezi Mcingana, Amrita Rao, Harry Hausler, Sheree Schwartz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
PMTCT
Vertical transmission
Female sex workers
South Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6811-4

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