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Assessing the Outcome of PMTCT Intervention Among Infants Born by HIV-Positive Mothers at Iringa Regional Referral Hospital, Southern Tanzania 2023

Author(s) Dr. Alfred Laison Mwakalebela, Dr. Oscar Gaitwa Gabone, Mr. Kennedy Jairo Kibona
Country Tanzania
Abstract The objective of this study was to assess the outcome of the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) intervention among infants born to HIV-positive mothers at Iringa Regional Referral Hospital (IRRH) in Southern Tanzania. A cross-sectional study design was employed to investigate the population of HIV-exposed infants attending PMTCT follow-up at IRRH. Data were collected on infant HIV infection status and demographic characteristics. The study found that the prevalence of HIV-infected infants on PMTCT follow-up at IRRH was 4.1% in 2020, 1.3% in 2021, and 2.7% in 2022. These results underscore the continued risk of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV in resource-limited settings, despite ongoing PMTCT interventions. The study concludes that there remains a significant risk of MTCT of HIV among infants on PMTCT follow-up. It is recommended to include exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, encouraging HIV-exposed mothers to join peer support groups, and enhancing couple counseling on infant feeding methods and treatment adherence.
Keywords Pediatric HIV infections, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Pregnant Women and HIV Transmission, Child Health
Field Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-12-29
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.33331
Short DOI https://doi.org/g82gkg
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