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Association of Levels of HIV-1–Infected Breast Milk Cells and Risk of Mother-to-Child Transmission
(2004)
Understanding how the level of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)–infected breast milk cells (BMCs) affects HIV transmission via breast-feeding can shed light on the mechanism of infection and aid in establishing ...
Strategies to improve HIV test acceptance and uptake of interventions in PMCT sites
(2004)
HIV testing in the antenatal clinic is an entry point for interventions to prevent mother to child transmission. It is therefore crucial that all women learn their HIV status during pregnancy. The approach used may influence ...
Infant Feeding Practices of Women in a Perinatal HIV-1 Prevention Study in Nairobi, Kenya
(2004)
Objective: To determine feeding practices and nutritional status of
infantsborntoHIV-1–infectedwomen.
Methods: Feeding plans and practices were evaluated by questionnaires
and focus group discussions. Infants were weighed ...
Antenatal couple counselling increases uptake of intervention to prevent HIV-1 tranmission
(2004-12)
To determine effect of partner involvement and couple counseling on uptake of interventions to prevent HIV-1 transmission, women attending a Nairobi antenatal clinic were encouraged to return with partners for voluntary ...