Disclosure of HIV serostatus among pregnant and postpartum women in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

M Tam, A Amzel, BR Phelps - AIDS care, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Disclosure of one's HIV status can help to improve uptake and retention in prevention of
mother-to-child transmission of HIV services; yet, it remains a challenge for many women …

Male partners' involvement in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

RMM Cuco, K Munguambe, NB Osman… - SAHARA: Journal of …, 2015 - journals.co.za
Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), male partners are rarely present during prevention of
mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services. This systematic review aims to synthesize …

The risks of partner violence following HIV status disclosure, and health service responses: narratives of women attending reproductive health services in Kenya

M Colombini, C James, C Ndwiga… - African Journal of …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Methods Thirty semi‐structured qualitative interviews were conducted with a group of HIV‐
positive women. Respondents were purposively selected to ensure wide facility …

“How can I tell?” Consequences of HIV status disclosure among couples in eastern African communities in the context of an ongoing HIV “test-and-treat” trial

I Maeri, A El Ayadi, M Getahun, E Charlebois… - AIDS care, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
People living with HIV/AIDS anticipate HIV-related stigma and fear disclosure to intimate
partners. Yet, disclosure is critical to reducing HIV transmission and improving care …

Engagement of men in antenatal care services: increased HIV testing and treatment uptake in a community participatory action program in Mozambique

CM Audet, M Blevins, YM Chire, MH Aliyu, LME Vaz… - AIDS and Behavior, 2016 - Springer
Uptake of HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy (ART) services during antenatal care (ANC)
in rural Mozambique is disappointing. To nurture supportive male engagement in ANC …

Intersectional stigma and implementation of HIV prevention and treatment services for adolescents living with and at risk for HIV: opportunities for improvement in the …

L Embleton, CH Logie, K Ngure, LR Nelson, L Kimbo… - AIDS and Behavior, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically adolescent girls and young women,
young men who have sex with men, transgender persons, persons who use substances …

Factors associated with HIV status disclosure to partners and its outcomes among HIV-positive women attending Care and Treatment Clinics at Kilimanjaro region …

DJ Damian, D Ngahatilwa, H Fadhili, JG Mkiza… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Sub Saharan Africa continues to be the epicenter of HIV with 70% of people
living with HIV globally. Women form nearly 60% of those living with HIV. Studies have …

To disclose or not: experiences of HIV infected pregnant women in disclosing their HIV status to their male sexual partners in Blantyre, Malawi

AK Mkandawire, V Jumbe, AL Nyondo-Mipando - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Background HIV status disclosure is one of the pillars of success of the elimination of Mother
to Child Transmission of HIV (eMTCT) program. However, there are challenges associated …

Health facility challenges to the provision of Option B+ in western Kenya: a qualitative study

A Helova, E Akama, EA Bukusi… - Health policy and …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Current WHO guidelines recommend lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all HIV-positive
individuals, including pregnant and breastfeeding women (Option B+) in settings with …

Development and piloting of a home-based couples intervention during pregnancy and postpartum in Southwestern Kenya

JM Turan, LA Darbes, PL Musoke, Z Kwena… - AIDS patient care and …, 2018 - liebertpub.com
Engaging both partners of a pregnant couple can enhance prevention of mother-to-child
transmission of HIV and promote family health. We developed and piloted an intervention to …