Socio-demographic associations of HIV among women attending antenatal care in selected rural primary care facilities in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.
Sikhumbuzo A MabundaKhuthala SigovanaWezile ChithaTeke ApalataSibusiso NomatshilaPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2021)
Despite a 100% antenatal HIV testing rate, the antenatal HIV prevalence remains high in this population, coupled with no spousal attendance in antenatal care. It is important to move beyond awareness about the HIV status to actionable strategies of reducing the HIV incident cases. It is therefore important to remain vigilant and monitor mother-to-child transmission that could be associated with this increased prevalence.
Keyphrases
- hiv testing
- south africa
- hiv positive
- men who have sex with men
- antiretroviral therapy
- pregnant women
- hiv infected
- human immunodeficiency virus
- primary care
- hepatitis c virus
- healthcare
- preterm birth
- hiv aids
- risk factors
- palliative care
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- metabolic syndrome
- general practice
- insulin resistance
- affordable care act