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Research data: PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION (PMTCT) PROGRAMME
2013 Improving PMTCT uptake in rural South Africa
Despite the widespread availability of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs, many women in sub-Saharan Africa do not ...
2012 The contribution of maternal HIV seroconversion during late pregnancy and breastfeeding to mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV has been focused mainly on women who are HIV positive at their first antenatal...
2012 Community action to end paediatric HIV infections
Virtual prevention of HIV transmission from parents to children is possible. This is cause for hope and renewed energy for prevention in ge...
2012 HIV disclosure, sexual negotiation and male involvement in prevention-of-mother-to-child-transmission in South Africa
HIV-seroconversion during pregnancy is a serious concern throughout South Africa, where an estimated 35 to 40% of pregnant women have HIV/AI...