Implementation of nationwide screening of pregnant women for HTLV-1 infection in Japan: analysis of a repeated cross-sectional study.

Naohiro YonemotoShunji SuzukiAkihiko SekizawaShinichi HoshiYoko SagaraKazuo Itabashi

Published in: BMC public health (2020)

The nationwide screening program for HTLV-1 in Japan was almost fully implemented. However, regional variations in screening tests were observed during this implementation. Thus, some incentives are needed to encourage proper implementation across all regions.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
pregnant women
primary care
healthcare
smoking cessation
hiv infected