Missed opportunities in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection: experience from a national programme in Nigeria

An analysis of validated National Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) data from 2008 to 2014 showed that Nigeria has recorded steady progress. However, to achieve elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, service scale-up and active testing of pregnant women are required, as...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of STD & AIDS 2016-12, Vol.27 (14), p.1338-1341
Hauptverfasser:	Adeyinka, Daniel A, Agogo, Emmanuel A, Ozigbu, Chamberline E, Aboje, Sunday, Anyaike, Chukwuma, Asadu, Emeka C, Odoh, Deborah, Ganiyu, Jamiu
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	AIDS Serodiagnosis - statistics & numerical data AIDS/HIV Female HIV Infections - diagnosis HIV Infections - prevention & control HIV Infections - transmission Humans Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical - prevention & control Lentivirus Lost to Follow-Up Nigeria Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - drug therapy Prenatal Care Prospective Studies Retroviridae
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Zusammenfassung:	An analysis of validated National Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) data from 2008 to 2014 showed that Nigeria has recorded steady progress. However, to achieve elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, service scale-up and active testing of pregnant women are required, as a large number of HIV-infected women in Nigeria are not aware of their HIV status. Focusing on efforts that will improve access and uptake of antenatal care/PMTCT services will significantly reduce new infant HIV infection.
ISSN:	0956-4624 1758-1052
DOI:	10.1177/0956462416665027