Predictors of mortality among HIV exposed infants at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
Chalachew Adugna WubnehAklilu EndalamawNigusie Birhan TebejePublished in: Italian journal of pediatrics (2019)
Mortality of HIV exposed infants was high in Ethiopia. Prevention of the occurrence of HIV infection symptom, growth failure, and low birth weight is essential and further treat early whenever they occurred. Still, behavioral change interventions on mother who practice non-exclusive breastfeeding are indicated. Especial care for orphan infants is required due to their nature of vulnerability to varieties of health problem.
Keyphrases
- antiretroviral therapy
- low birth weight
- healthcare
- preterm infants
- hiv positive
- hiv infected
- hiv testing
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv aids
- hepatitis c virus
- palliative care
- human milk
- cardiovascular events
- men who have sex with men
- preterm birth
- public health
- quality improvement
- risk factors
- risk assessment
- primary care
- physical activity
- health information
- pain management
- chronic pain
- social media
- patient reported
- electronic health record