The data presented here suggest that the dynamics of HIV infection among men are more
similar across the world than they are different. Many HIV epidemics among average-risk …

Background Poor maternal and child health indicators have been reported in Nigeria since
the 1990s. Many interventions have been instituted to reverse the trend and ensure that …

Background. The need for a high level of adherence to antiretroviral drugs has remained a
major hurdle to achieving maximal benefit from its use in pregnancy. This study was …

Background An estimated 260,000 children under the age of 15 years acquired HIV infection
in 2012. As much as 42% of mother‐to‐child transmission is related to breastfeeding …

Objectives: To systematically review literature and identify mother-to-child transmission rates
of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus among pregnant …

Purpose Reliable and comprehensive data on the HIV/AIDS and TB co-pandemics from
Central Africa remain scarce. This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview on …

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention of mother-to-child
transmission (PMTCT) of HIV program in a tertiary level health facility in Abuja, Nigeria …

Background: The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy has not only improved
longevity in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–infected individuals but in addition has …

This is a cross sectional survey of 280 HIV positive pregnant women attending a PMTCT
clinic in Nnewi, southeastern Nigeria to determine the rate, pattern, outcome, and barriers to …

Background Research studies have demonstrated a reduction in the risk of mother-to-child
transmission of HIV (MTCT) to less than 2%, or 5% in non-breastfeeding and breastfeeding …