Challenges and successes in the implementation of option B+ to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV in southern Swaziland

Challenges and successes in the implementation of option B+ to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV in southern Swaziland

Abstract Background Universal antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all pregnant/ breastfeeding women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), known as Prevention of mother-to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Option B+ (PMTCTB+), is being scaled up in most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. In the...

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Main Authors: David Etoori, Bernhard Kerschberger, Nelly Staderini, Mpumelelo Ndlangamandla, Bonisile Nhlabatsi, Kiran Jobanputra, Simangele Mthethwa-Hleza, Lucy Anne Parker, Sifiso Sibanda, Edwin Mabhena, Munyaradzi Pasipamire, Serge Mathurin Kabore, Barbara Rusch, Christine Jamet, Iza Ciglenecki, Roger Teck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
PMTCT
HIV
Retention
ART initiation
EID
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5258-3

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