Programmatic evaluation of feasibility and efficiency of at birth and 6-week, point of care HIV testing in Kenyan infant.

Catherine WexlerNiaman NazirMay MalobaMelinda BrownKathy GogginBrad GautneyNicodemus MaosaShadrack BabuElizabeth MuchokiNatabhona MabachiRaphael LwembeSarah Finocchario-Kessler

Published in: PloS one (2020)

At birth POC testing can streamline infant HIV diagnosis, expedite ART initiation and can be implemented by existing hospital staff. However, maternal disengagement and missed opportunities for testing must be addressed to realize the full benefits of at birth POC testing.

Keyphrases

hiv testing
men who have sex with men
gestational age
hiv positive
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
human immunodeficiency virus
emergency department
clinical trial
hiv aids
pregnant women
body mass index
adverse drug
physical activity
preterm birth
drug induced