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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-04-01
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Series: | AIDS Research and Therapy |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-023-00509-z |