Associations between health systems capacity and mother-to-child HIV prevention program outcomes in Zambia.
Joan T PriceBenjamin H ChiWinifreda M PhiriHelen AylesNamwinga ChintuRoma ChilengiJeffrey S A StringerWilbroad MutalePublished in: PloS one (2018)
In these Zambian health facilities, patient satisfaction was positively associated with maternal antiretroviral 12 months postpartum. The association between overall health system capacity and maternal antiretroviral drug use was stronger in peri-urban versus rural facilities. Additional work is needed to guide strategic investments for improved outcomes in HIV and broader maternal-child health region-wide.
Keyphrases
- hiv infected
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- patient satisfaction
- hiv aids
- birth weight
- antiretroviral therapy
- pregnancy outcomes
- south africa
- mental health
- healthcare
- men who have sex with men
- hepatitis c virus
- public health
- gestational age
- hiv testing
- pregnant women
- type diabetes
- weight gain
- risk assessment
- weight loss
- insulin resistance
- social media
- health promotion