AIDS 29(17):2361-2362 Re-engagement in HIV care among mothers living with HIV in South Africa over 36 months post-birth
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E-Journal
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ISSN
1473-5571
Category
ECCE, Preschool
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Publication Year
2015
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, London, United Kingdom
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Pages
2 p.
Subject
Early childhood development (ECD), Pregnant women, Maternal care, HIV and AIDS, Interventions, South Africa
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Abstract
PMTCT services are integrated into antenatal care in South Africa, but post-birth care is at HIV clinics. Almost all Mothers Living with HIV (MLH) in 24 township neighborhoods (N=324) reported engagement in HIV care from pregnancy to 36 months post-birth. Less than half re-engaged in HIV care at 6 months (45%), 52.5% at 18 months, and 62.5% at 36 months. Most were prescribed ARVs if reengaged in care, yet only about half (53%) are on ARVs at 36 months post birth. Implementation of Option B+ will require substantially better engagement in care.
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