The development of children born to young mothers with no, first- or second-generation HIV acquisition in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa: a cross-sectional study.
Lorraine SherrKatharina HaagKathryn J Steventon RobertsLucie Dale CluverCamille WittesaeleBongiwe SaliweJanke TolmayNontokozo LangwenyaJanina JochimWylene SaalSiyanai ZhouMarguerite MarlowJenny J Chen-CharlesDr Elona ToskaPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Recently infected mothers and their children may struggle due to the disruptiveness of new HIV diagnoses and incomplete access to care/support during pregnancy and early motherhood. Long-standing familial HIV infection may facilitate care pathways and coping, explaining similar cognitive development among not exposed and third-generation children. Targeted intervention and fast-tracking into services may improve maternal mental health and socioeconomic support.
Keyphrases
- south africa
- hiv positive
- antiretroviral therapy
- mental health
- healthcare
- young adults
- hiv infected
- human immunodeficiency virus
- palliative care
- hiv testing
- hepatitis c virus
- randomized controlled trial
- hiv aids
- men who have sex with men
- quality improvement
- physical activity
- primary care
- pain management
- affordable care act
- body mass index
- mental illness
- risk factors
- chronic pain
- birth weight
- health insurance
- weight loss