“I Was Not Told That I Still Have The Virus”: Perceptions of Utilization of Option B+ Services at a Health Center in Malawi
Utilization of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services remains a challenge as losses to follow-up are substantial. This study explored factors that influence adherence to maternal antiretroviral (ARV) medications among PMTCT mothers in Malawi. We conducted a descriptiv...
Main Authors: | Patience Mulewa Bsc, Egrina Satumba Bsc, Christopher Mubisi Bsc, Joseph Kandiado Bsc, Tumaini Malenga Msc, Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando PhD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-08-01
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Series: | Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2325958219870873 |
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