Timing of HIV testing among pregnant and breastfeeding women and risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Malawi: a sampling-based cohort study.
Maganizo B ChagomeranaJessie K EdwardsLauren C ZallaNicole B CarboneGodfrey T BandaInnocent A MofoloMina C HosseinipourMichael E HercePublished in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2021)
MTCT in Malawi occurred disproportionately among women with a last positive HIV test during breastfeeding. Testing delayed until the postpartum period may lead to higher MTCT. To optimize maternal and child health outcomes, PMTCT programmes should focus on early ART initiation and providing targeted testing, prevention, treatment and support to breastfeeding women.
Keyphrases
- hiv testing
- men who have sex with men
- preterm infants
- pregnancy outcomes
- hiv positive
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- mental health
- pregnant women
- human immunodeficiency virus
- cervical cancer screening
- hepatitis c virus
- breast cancer risk
- cancer therapy
- hiv aids
- physical activity
- drug delivery
- south africa
- gestational age