Benzathine penicillin G stockouts and other barriers to documented syphilis treatment in pregnancy in Zambia.

Anna V Jones Albert ManasyanYumo XueHerbert KapesaKate MwendafilumbaLeukanji NalwambaMaureen MzumaraMwangelwa Mubiana-MbeweJodie A Dionne

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Treatment rates for syphilis in pregnancy in Zambia were low and BPG medication stockouts at the facility level were common. A consistent supply of BPG at all ANC facilities is needed to facilitate timely treatment and improve birth outcomes.

Keyphrases

healthcare
human immunodeficiency virus
emergency department
men who have sex with men
preterm birth
combination therapy
pregnant women
skeletal muscle
replacement therapy
weight loss
hiv infected
gestational age
adverse drug