Prevalence of HIV infection and associated factors among infants born to HIV-positive mothers in health institutions, northwest Ethiopia, 2021.
Gebrehiwot Ayalew TirunehEmawayish Zeleke DagnewPublished in: Women's health (London, England) (2022)
The prevalence of HIV infection in babies born to HIV-positive mothers was found to be high. Significant factors include mixed infant feeding practice, mothers' lack of education, antenatal care follow-up, and home delivery. We also proposed that skilled delivery care and community education could reduce HIV transmission from mother to child.
Keyphrases
- hiv positive
- healthcare
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- men who have sex with men
- human immunodeficiency virus
- quality improvement
- gestational age
- hiv aids
- south africa
- risk factors
- hiv testing
- low birth weight
- preterm birth
- pregnant women
- palliative care
- risk assessment
- primary care
- public health
- health information
- affordable care act
- pain management
- health insurance