Development and validation of a novel scale for antiretroviral therapy readiness among pregnant women in urban Zambia with newly diagnosed HIV infection

Abstract Background Women who are newly diagnosed with HIV infection during pregnancy may not be ready to immediately initiate lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART; called Option B +) as is recommended. Lack of “readiness” drives early disengagement from care and undermines prevention of HIV transmi...

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Main Authors: Mwangelwa Mubiana-Mbewe, Samuel Bosomprah, Rakesh Kumar Saroj, Jillian Kadota, Aybuke Koyuncu, Kusanthan Thankian, Michael J. Vinikoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-023-00509-z