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Discussing the risk of vertical transmission with providers and/or other HIV-positive women with seronegative children can increase women’s confidence about preventing vertical transmission of HIV.
Pre-Conception
3 studies Gray IV, V Cuba, PMTCT, support groups, treatment South Africa, Thailand
In addition to the use of antiretroviral drug regimens for either treatment of the mother’s health or prophylaxis to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, elective cesareans (if safely available) may further reduce the risk of vertical transmission.
Delivery
2 studies Gray IIIb, V HAART, PMTCT, cesarean section, delivery Brazil
Knowledge of treatment availability can increase uptake of HIV testing. [See also %{s:29}]
HIV Testing and Counseling for Women
4 studies Gray IIIb, IV, V HIV testing, counseling, treatment South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Cervical cancer screening and treatment integrated into HIV care reduces morbidity and mortality in women living with HIV. [See also %{c:9} for a discussion of access to the HPV vaccine for young women]
Meeting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Women Living With HIV
3 studies Gray II, IIIb, V HAART, cervical cancer, treatment Cameroon, South Africa, Zambia
High ART coverage may reduce the number of new and recurrent TB cases.
Tuberculosis
2 studies Gray IIIb TB, treatment Malawi, Zimbabwe
Conducting HIV testing and counseling for women who bring their children for immunization can increase the number of women accessing testing and treatment services. [See also %{c:11} and %{c:25}]
Postpartum
4 studies Gray II, IIIb, V HAART, HIV testing, PMTCT, breastfeeding, health facilities, immunization, testing, treatment Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda