Awareness, attitudes and perceptions regarding HIV and PMTCT amongst pregnant women in Guinea-Bissau– a qualitative study

Awareness, attitudes and perceptions regarding HIV and PMTCT amongst pregnant women in Guinea-Bissau– a qualitative study

Abstract Background The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a major cause of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) strategies have proven effective in decreasing the number of children infected in u...

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Main Authors: Noel Vieira, Dlama Nggida Rasmussen, Inês Oliveira, Aureliano Gomes, Peter Aaby, Christian Wejse, Morten Sodemann, Lucy Reynolds, Holger W. Unger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
HIV
PMTCT
Knowledge
Awareness
Barriers
Guinea-Bissau
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-017-0427-6

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