Barriers and facilitators to HIV and syphilis rapid diagnostic testing in antenatal care settings in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Background Testing and treatment during pregnancy is a well-established and cost-effective
prevention strategy, which relies largely on use of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). Yet, in …
prevention strategy, which relies largely on use of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). Yet, in …
The influence of quality and respectful care on the uptake of skilled birth attendance in Tanzania
M Hulsbergen, A van der Kwaak - BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2020 - Springer
Background An increase in the uptake of skilled birth attendance is expected to reduce
maternal mortality in low-and middle-income countries. In Tanzania, the proportion of …
maternal mortality in low-and middle-income countries. In Tanzania, the proportion of …
Integrating PrEP in maternal and child health clinics in Kenya: analysis of a service availability and readiness assessment (SARA) survey
S Hicks, F Abuna, B Odhiambo, JC Dettinger… - … in Reproductive Health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Risk of HIV acquisition is high during pregnancy and postpartum, and pre-
exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended for peripartum populations. Integrating PrEP …
exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended for peripartum populations. Integrating PrEP …
The potential of task-shifting in scaling up services for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: a time and motion study in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
H Naburi, AM Ekström, P Mu**ja, C Kilewo… - Human resources for …, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Background In many African countries, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of
HIV (PMTCT) services are predominantly delivered by nurses. Although task-shifting is not …
HIV (PMTCT) services are predominantly delivered by nurses. Although task-shifting is not …
Challenges and barriers to HIV service uptake and delivery along the HIV care cascade in Cameroon
AFZ Meka, SC Billong, I Diallo, OW Tiemtore… - Pan African Medical …, 2020 - ajol.info
Introduction: the year 2017 marked a transition period with the end of the implementation of
Cameroons 2014-2017 HIV/AIDS National Strategic Plan (NSP) and the development of the …
Cameroons 2014-2017 HIV/AIDS National Strategic Plan (NSP) and the development of the …
Barriers to uptaking HIV testing among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in low‐and middle‐income countries: A systematic review of qualitative findings
A Razzaq, C Raynes‐Greenow… - Australian and New …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is a gateway to HIV treatment,
care and preventive services for pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. Despite this …
care and preventive services for pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. Despite this …
Does facility readiness promote high-quality of provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling to pregnant women? A national survey for improving policy of prevention …
Background Provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling (PITC) is a recommended
approach to screen for HIV to all pregnant women during antenatal care (ANC) visits, and all …
approach to screen for HIV to all pregnant women during antenatal care (ANC) visits, and all …
Political instability and supply-side barriers undermine the potential for high participation in HIV testing for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea …
DN Rasmussen, HW Unger, M Bjerregaard-Andersen… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background The World Health Organization recommends HIV testing is included in routine
screening tests for all pregnant women in order to prevent mother-to-child-transmission of …
screening tests for all pregnant women in order to prevent mother-to-child-transmission of …
Correlates of antiretroviral coverage for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs are effective in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of
HIV (PMTCT), however many sub-Saharan African countries are yet to achieve universal …
HIV (PMTCT), however many sub-Saharan African countries are yet to achieve universal …
The Shinyanga patient: A patient's journey through HIV treatment cascade in rural Tanzania
NE Okere, V Sambu, Y Ndungile, E van Praag… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The 2016–2017 Tanzania HIV Impact Survey (THIS) reported the accomplishments towards
the 90-90-90 global HIV targets at 61-94-87, affirming the need to focus on the first 90 (ie …
the 90-90-90 global HIV targets at 61-94-87, affirming the need to focus on the first 90 (ie …