Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Zambia: implementing efficacious ARV regimens in primary health centers

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BMC Public Health,
2009
BMC Public Health.

Safety and effectiveness of efficacious antiretroviral (ARV) regimens beyond single-dose nevirapine (sdNVP) for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) have been demonstrated in well-controlled clinical studies or in secondary- and tertiary-level facilities in developing countries. This paper reports on implementation of and factors associated with efficacious ARV regimens among HIV-positive pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in primary health centers (PHCs) in Zambia.

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Justin Mandala,1 Kwasi Torpey,2 Prisca Kasonde,2 Mushota Kabaso,2 Rebecca Dirks,1 Chiho Suzuki,1 Catherine Thompson,2 Gloria Sangiwa,1 and Ya Diul Mukad
    Regions/Countries:
  • Global |
  • Algeria |
  • Angola |
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo |
  • Zambia
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