Background Universal multi drug antiretroviral treatment in pregnancy is a global priority in
our bid to eliminate paediatric HIV infections although few studies have documented the …

Objective: To evaluate pregnancy outcomes in a cohort of HIV-infected women receiving
triple antiretroviral therapy (ART) for prevention of mother-to-child-transmission. Methods: A …

Preterm birth (PTB) is the most common cause of neonatal death worldwide and the second
leading cause of under-5 mortality. Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear a …

Background: Without treatment, HIV infection in pregnant women is associated with adverse
pregnancy outcomes. We compared adverse pregnancy outcomes among HIV-positive …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of preterm birth among low birthweight babies in low
and middle-income countries. METHODS: Major databases (PubMed, LILACS, Google …

Globally, human immune deficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome
(AIDS) continues to be a major public health issue. With improved survival, the number of …

Introduction: Maternal HIV infection and related co-morbidities may have two outstanding
consequences to fetal health: mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) and adverse perinatal …

Background Perinatal mortality reflects maternal health as well as antenatal, intrapartum and
newborn care, and is an important health indicator. This study aimed at classifying causes of …

In Tanzania, unmet need for contraception is high, particularly in the postpartum period.
Contraceptive counseling during routine antenatal HIV testing could reach 97 percent of …

Background: Despite a wide body of literature supporting the use of antenatal antiretrovirals
(ARV) for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission, there remains a need for continued …