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General Reports
     

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
   

 
Acceptability and Feasibility of a Mobile Phone-Based Case Management Intervention to Retain Mothers and Infants from an Option B+ Program in Postpartum HIV Care.
Schwartz SR, Clouse K, Yende N, et al
Matern Child Health J
. 2015 Feb 6
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A Cluster Randomised Controlled Effectiveness Trial Evaluating Perinatal Home Visiting among South African Mothers/Infants.
Rotheram-Borus MJ, Tomlinson M, le Roux IM, et al
PLoS One
. 2014 Oct 23;9(10):e105934
Paper

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
The Cost-Effectiveness of Different Feeding Patterns Combined with Prompt Treatments for Preventing Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in South Africa: Estimates from Simulation Modeling
Yu W, Li C, Fu X, et al
 
PLoS One
. 2014 Jul 23;9(7):e102872.
Paper

Timing of Maternal HIV Testing and Uptake of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Interventions Among Women and Their Infected Infants in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Technau KG, Kalk E, Coovadia A, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2014 Apr 15;65(5):e170-8.
Abstract

HIV status, breastfeeding modality at 5 months and postpartum maternal weight changes over 24 months in rural South Africa.
Chetty T, Carter RJ, Bland RM, Newell ML.
Trop Med Int Health
. 2014 Apr 11.
Abstract

Acceptability and challenges of rapid ART initiation among pregnant women in a pilot programme, Cape Town, South Africa.
Black S, Zulliger R, Marcus R, et al
AIDS Care
. 2014 Jun;26(6):736-41.
Abstract

The costs and benefits of Option B+ for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Gopalappa C, Stover J, Shaffer N, Mahy M.

AIDS
. 2014 Jan;28 Suppl 1:S5-S14
Abstract

Pregnant Women Living with HIV (WLH) Supported at Clinics by Peer WLH: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.
Richter L, Rotheram-Borus MJ,  et al
 
AIDS Behav
. 2014 Jan 28.
Abstract

Goodstart: a cluster randomised effectiveness trial of an integrated, community-based package for maternal and newborn care, with
prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in a South African township.

Tomlinson M, Doherty T, Ijumba P,  et al

Trop Med Int Health
. 2014 Jan 17.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High risk sexual behaviors are associated with sexual violence among a cohort of women in Durban, South Africa.
Gaffoor Z, Wand H, Daniels B, Ramjee G.
BMC Res Notes
. 2013 Dec 12;6(1):532.
Paper

Acceptability and challenges of rapid ART initiation among pregnant women in a pilot programme, Cape Town, South Africa.
Black S, Zulliger R, Marcus R,  et al
AIDS Care
. 2013 Nov 7
Abstract
 
Integration of Preventing Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis Testing and Treatment in Antenatal Care Services in the Northern Cape
and Gauteng Provinces, South Africa.
Dinh TH, Kamb ML, Msimang V,  et al 
Sex Transm Dis
. 2013 Nov;40(11):846-851

Abstract

Community-based intervention to enhance provision of integrated TB-HIV and PMTCT services in South Africa.
Uwimana J, Zarowsky C, Hausler H,  et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
. 2013 Oct;17(10 Suppl 1):48-55
Abstract

Cost-Effectiveness of a Package of Interventions for Expedited Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation During Pregnancy in Cape Town, South Africa.
Zulliger R, Black S, Holtgrave DR,  et al 
AIDS Behav
. 2013 Oct 13

Abstract


HIV-Infected Adolescent Mothers and Their Infants: Low Coverage of HIV Services and High Risk of HIV Transmission in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Horwood C, Butler LM, Haskins L, Phakathi S, Rollins N.
PLoS One. 2013 Sep 20;8(9):e7456868

Paper

Nocardia pneumonia in an HIV-infected neonate presenting as acute necrotising pneumonia.
Goussard P, Gie R, Rabie H, Andronikou S.
BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Jul 31;2013.
Abstract

Improving PMTCT Uptake in Rural South Africa.
Weiss SM, Peltzer K, Villar-Loubet O,  et al
J Int Assoc Provid AIDS C
are
. 2013 Jun 1
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Collecting Maternal Health Information From HIV-Positive Pregnant Women Using Mobile Phone-Assisted Face-to-Face Interviews in Southern Africa.
van Heerden A, Norris S, Tollman S,  et al
J Med Internet Res
. 2013 Jun 10;15(6):e116
Paper

Reducing the risk of HIV infection during pregnancy among South African women: A randomized controlled trial.
Jones DL, Peltzer K, Villar-Loubet O,  et al
AIDS Care
. 2013 Jun;25(6):702-9.
Abstract

Using a Campaign Approach among Health Workers to Increase Access to Antiretroviral Therapy for Pregnant HIV-infected Women in South Africa.
Ngidi W, Reddy J, Luvuno Z, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2013 Mar 19.
Abstract

Multiple Risk Factors During Pregnancy in South Africa: The Need for a Horizontal Approach to Perinatal Care.
Tomlinson M, O'Connor MJ, le Roux IM,  et al
 rev Sci. 2013 Mar 9.
Abstract

FULL TEXT  ARTICLE
Sexual HIV risk behaviour and associated factors among pregnant women in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Peltzer K, Mlambo G.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2013 Mar 4;13:57
Paper

Using a Campaign Approach among Health Workers to Increase Access to Antiretroviral Therapy for Pregnant HIV-infected Women in South Africa.
Ngidi W, Reddy J, Luvuno Z, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2013 Mar 19
Abstract

Eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa.
Barron P, Pillay Y, Doherty T,  et al
Bull World Health Organ. 2013 Jan 1;91(1):70
Abstract

"She made up a choice for me": 22 HIV-positive women's experiences of involuntary sterilization in two South African provinces.
Strode A, Mthembu S, Essack Z.
Reprod Health Matters. 2012 Dec;20(39 Suppl):61-9
Abstract

A pilot study using interactive SMS support groups to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa.
Dean AL, Makin JD, Kydd AS, et al
J Telemed Telecare. 2012 Oct 3.
Abstract

Lung Infiltrates in Antiretroviral-naive HIV-infected Children with Chronic Lung Disease: Value of Non-bronchoscopic Bronchoalveolar Lavage in the Detection of Candida albicans.
Singh R, Thula SA, Jeena PM.
J Trop Pediatr. 2012 Sep 22.
Abstract

Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants.
Tooke L, Horn AR, Harrison MC. |
Pediatr Infect
Dis J
. 2012 Aug 27
Abstract

The effect of HIV infection on maternal health and mortality.
Moran NF, Moodley J. I
nt J Gynaecol Obstet
. 2012 Aug 10.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
High incidence of unplanned pregnancy after antiretroviral therapy initiation: findings from a prospective cohort study in South Africa.
Schwartz SR, Rees H, Mehta S,  et al
PLoS One. 2012;7(4):e36039.
Paper

They Told Me to Come Back": Women's Antenatal Care Booking Experience in Inner-City Johannesburg.
Solarin I, Black V.
Matern Child Health J. 2012 Apr 19.
Abstract

Pilot programme for the rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy in pregnancy in Cape Town, South Africa.
Myer L, Zulliger R, Black S,  et al
AIDS Care
. 2012 Apr 23.
Abstract

Early diagnosis of in utero and intrapartum HIV infection in infants prior to 6-weeks of age.
Lilian RR, Kalk E, Bhowan K, et al
J Clin Microbiol
. 2012 Apr 18.
Abstract

Prevalent pregnancy, biological sex, and virologic response to antiretroviral therapy.
Westreich D, Evans D, Firnhaber C, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2012 Apr 6
Abstract

The reliability of point-of-care CD4 testing in identifying HIV-infected pregnant women eligible for antiretroviral therapy.
Mnyani CN, McIntyre JA, Myer L.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
.
2012 Apr 6.

Abstract

Sexual Risk, Serostatus and Intimate Partner Violence Among Couples During Pregnancy in Rural South Africa
Peltzer K, Jones D, Weiss SM, et al 
AIDS Behav
. 2012 Apr 10
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Elimination of paediatric HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: large-scale assessment of interventions for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission.
Horwood C, Vermaak K, Butler L,  et al
Bull World Health Organ. 2012 Mar 1;90(3):168-75.
Paper

Training community care workers to provide comprehensive TB/HIV/PMTCT integrated care in KwaZulu-Natal:
lessons learnt.
Uwimana J, Zarowsky C, Hausler H, Jackson D.
Trop Med Int Health
. 2012 Feb 1
Abstract

Dual and triple therapy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV in a resource-limited setting - lessons from a South African programme.
Geddes R, Giddy J, Butler LM,  et al
S Afr Med J. 2011 Sep 5;101(9):651-4.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT
PDF ARTICLE
Birth outcomes in South African women receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy: a retrospective observational study.
van der Merwe K, Hoffman R, Black V, et al
J Int AIDS Soc
. 2011 Aug 15;14(1):42.
Paper

Philani Plus (+): A Mentor Mother Community Health Worker Home Visiting Program to Improve Maternal
and Infants' Outcomes.
Rotheram-Borus MJ, le Roux IM, Tomlinson M,  et al
Prev Sci
. 2011 Aug 18.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pregnancy and virologic response to antiretroviral therapy in South Africa.
Westreich D, Cole SR, Nagar S,  et al
PLoS One. 2011;6(8):e22778.
Paper

Alcohol consumption among HIV-positive pregnant women in KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa: Prevalence and correlates.
Desmond K, Milburn N, Richter L,  et al
Drug Alcohol Depend
.
2011 Aug 3.
Abstract

Resistance to antiretroviral drugs in newly diagnosed, young treatment-naïve HIV-positive pregnant women in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Parboosing R, Naidoo A, Gordon M, et al
J Med Virol
. 2011 Sep;83(9):1508-13
Abstract

Mothers and babies - widening the HIV safety net.
Bateman C.
S Afr Med J. 2011 Jul 25;

Abstract

'It hurts, but I don't have a choice, I'm not working and I'm sick': decisions and experiences regarding abortion of women living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa.
Orner P, de Bruyn M, Cooper D.
Cult Health Sex
. 2011 Jun 1:1-15.
Abstract

High Pregnancy Intentions and Missed Opportunities for Patient-Provider Communication About Fertility in a South African Cohort of HIV-Positive Women on Antiretroviral Therapy.
Schwartz SR, Mehta SH, Taha TE, et al
AIDS Behav
. 2011 Jun 9.
Abstract

Incident HIV Infection in Pregnant and Lactating Women and Its Effect on Mother-to-Child Transmission in South Africa
Moodley D, Esterhuizen T, Reddy L, et al
J Infect Dis
. 2011 Mar 11.
Abstract

Effects of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Duration and Regimen on Risk for Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Hoffman RM, Black V, Technau K, et al 
 J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2010 Mar
Abstract

Challenges in PMTCT antiretroviral adherence in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Mepham S, Zondi Z, Mbuyazi A,  et al
AIDS Care
. 2011 Feb 2:1-7
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Project Masihambisane: a cluster randomised controlled trial with peer mentors to improve outcomes for pregnant mothers living with HIV.
Rotheram-Borus MJ, Richter L, Van Rooyen H,  et al
Trials
. 2011 Jan 4;12(1):2.
Paper

Improving a mother to child HIV transmission programme through health system redesign: quality improvement, protocol adjustment and resource addition.
Youngleson MS, Nkurunziza P, Jennings K, et al 
PLoS One
. 2010 Nov 9;5(11):e13891
Paper

Combined Impact of Sexual Risk Behaviors for HIV Seroconversion Among Women in Durban,South Africa: Implications for Prevention Policy and Planning.
Wand H, Ramjee G.
AIDS Behav
.
2010 Oct 28|
Abstract

Women's morbidity and mortality in the first 2 years after delivery according to HIV status.
Coutsoudis A, England K, Rollins N, et al
AIDS
. 2010 Oct 7.
Abstract

Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programme in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: an evaluation of PMTCT implementation and integration into routine maternal,
child and women's health services.
Horwood C, Haskins L, Vermaak K,  et al
Trop Med Int Health
. 2010 Jun 17.
Abstract

Eighteen-Month Follow-Up of HIV-1-Infected Mothers and Their Children Enrolled in the Kesho Bora Study Observational Cohorts.
The Kesho Bora Study Group.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2010 Jun 10
Abstract

Initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy among pregnant women in Cape Town, South Africa.
Stinson K, Boulle A, Coetzee D, et al 
Trop Med Int Health
. 2010 May 18.
Abstract

Maternal postpartum depression and infant social withdrawal among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive mother-infant dyads.
Hartley C, Pretorius K, Mohamed A,  et al 
Psychol Health Med
. 2010 May;15(3):278-87.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Challenges for routine health system data management in a large public programme to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa.
Mate KS, Bennett B, Mphatswe W,et al  
PLoS ONE. 2009;4(5):e5483.
Paper

Factors Affecting Disclosure in South African HIV-Positive Pregnant Women.
Makin JD, Forsyth BW, Visser MJ, et al 
AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2008 Nov;22(11):907-16
Abstract
 

Prevalence of HIV infection among pregnant women. A study in rural Africa.
Mathe MK, Rigo J.  
Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique. 2008 Nov 17
Abstract
 
Follow-up Survey of Women Who Have Undergone a Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Program in a Resource-Poor Setting in South Africa.
Peltzer K, Mosala T, Dana P, Fomundam H.  
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care
. 2008 Nov-Dec;19(6):450-60
Abstract
 
Infant feeding, HIV transmission and mortality at 18 months: the need for appropriate choices by mothers and prioritization within programmes.
Rollins NC, Becquet R, Bland RM, et al 
AIDS
. 2008 Nov 12;22(17):2349-57.
Abstract
 
Safety and Efficacy of Initiating Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in an Integrated Antenatal and HIV Clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Black V, Hoffman RM, Sugar CA, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr.
2008 Oct 3.
Abstract
 
To tell or not to tell: South African women's disclosure of HIV status during pregnancy.
Visser MJ, Neufeld S, de Villiers A,et al 
AIDS Care.
2008 Oct;20(9):1138-45
Abstract
 
Loss to follow-up and mortality among pregnant women referred to a community clinic for antiretroviral treatment.
Kaplan R, Orrell C, Zwane E, et al 
AIDS.
2008 Aug 20;22(13):1679-81.
Abstract
 
Changing patterns of maternal mortality (HIV/AIDS related) in poor countries.
Sebitloane HM, Mhlanga RE. 
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol.
2008 Jan 10
Abstract
 
Short communication: CD4 counts of HIV-infected pregnant women and their infected children - implications for PMTCT and treatment programmes.
Lebon A, Bland RM, Rollins NC, et al
Trop Med Int Health
. 2007 Dec;12(12):1472-4.
Abstract
 
Prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of postpartum infectious morbidity in women infected with human immunodeficiency virus: A randomized controlled trial.
Sebitloane HM, Moodley J, Esterhuizen TM. 
Am J Obstet Gynecol.
2007 Nov 9
;
Abstract
 
High frequency of rapid immunological progression in African infants infected in the era of perinatal HIV prophylaxis.
Mphatswe W, Blanckenberg N, Tudor-Williams G, et al
AIDS
. 2007 Jun;21(10):1253-1261.
Abstract
 
Micronutrient status during lactation in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected South African women during the first 6 mo after delivery.
Papathakis PC, Rollins NC, Chantry CJ, et al
Am J Clin Nutr.
2007 Jan;85(1):182-92.
Abstract
 
Integration of Antiretroviral Treatment Within Antenatal Care in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
van der Merwe K, Chersich MF, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2006 Oct 5
;

Abstract
 
Clinical profile and morbidity pattern of infants born to HIV infected mothers in Durban South Africa.
Adhikari M, Kauchali S, Moodley A.
Indian Pediatr. 2006 Sep;43(9):804-8
Abstract
 
Body Composition Changes During Lactation in HIV-Infected and HIV-Uninfected South African Women.
Papathakis PC, Van Loan MD, Rollins NC, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr.
2006 Sep 14;
Abstract

Acceptability and utilisation of voluntary HIV testing and nevirapine to reduce mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 integrated into routine clinical care.
Urban M, Chersich M.

S Afr Med J. 2004 May;94(5):362-6.
Abstract

Integrating prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission into antenatal care: learning from the experiences of women in South Africa.
Etiebet MA, Fransman D, Forsyth B, et al
AIDS Care. 2004 Jan;16(1):37-46.
Abstract
 

 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 

Retention in care among HIV-infected women initiating ART during pregnancy: a cohort study
T. Phillips, E. Thebus, L.-G. Bekker, et al
(XX IAC)
Abstract

Identifying gaps along the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) cascade to achieve the mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) elimination goals: results from the South African PMTCT Effectiveness Survey (SAPMTCTE), 2011
S. Woldesenbet, D. Jackson, A. Goga, et al
(XX IAC)
Abstract

Comparing PCR test outcomes of infants born to HIV-positive women enrolled in the m2m programme antenatally progressing to postnatal care, vs. HIV-positive women enrolled during their postnatal care
E.F. Okonji, E. Scheepers, A. Myers, et al
(XX IAC)
Abstract

POSTER
Factors influencing women's uptake of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) interventions
in North West Province, South Africa
S. Maputle
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

Mobile text messaging for PMTCT: disclosure is an important variable
H.M. Kotlolo, K.-G. Technau, K. De Tolly, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Abstract

Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT): achievements and challenges of the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in South Africa, 2005-2010
M. Mogashoa, T.-H. Dinh, H. Obra, et al

(6th
IAS Conference)
Abstract

Maternal CD4 and HAART type are not risk factors for preterm delivery amongst HIV-infected pregnant women receiving HAART in Soweto, South Africa
F. Laher, X. Dlamini, E. Lazarus, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Abstract

POSTER
Improving retention, adherence and psychosocial support within PMTCT services: a toolkit for health workers for adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa
T. Colton, L. Westra, S. Riese, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster
    Abstract

POSTER
Associations between partner violence and symptoms of anxiety and depression among pregnant women in Durban, South Africa and the implications for PMTCT
A.K. Groves, A. Kagee, S. Maman, et al
(18 IAC)
PDF Poster     Abstract

POSTER
Challenges in initiating HAART in pregnant women in PMTCT programs
C.N. Mnyani, G. Gray, H. Struthers
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster
     Abstract

POSTER
mothers2mothers: mentor mothers providing health care facility and community based education and psychosocial support to enhance PMTCT program services
M. Besser, C. Teasdale, G. Falk
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster
      Abstract
 
POSTER
Impact of antiretroviral therapy regimen and duration of therapy on risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Johannesburg, South Africa
R. Hoffman, V. Black, K. Technau, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster
     Abstract
 
POSTER
The role of pregnancy intention in MTCT prevention in South Africa
M. Sable, M.K. Libbus, D. Jackson
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster
    Abstract
 
POSTER
HIV incidence and associated socio-economic factors in a prospective cohort of pregnant women in rural, northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
S. Mepham, R. Bland, J. Ndirangu, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstract
 
POSTER
Improving Data for PMTCT programme management
W. Mphatswe, K. Mate, B. Bennett
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster
    Abstract
 
PMTCT: integration of HAART into public sector antenatal care services in a high prevalence HIV setting in South Africa
M. Ramdhial, A. Ramkissoon
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract 
 
Peri-partum HIV testing protocol improves maternal and child health in a high prevalence setting
K.-G. Technau, A. Jordan, H. Kotlolo, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract 
 
Presentation with late stage HIV disease at diagnosis of HIV infection in pregnancy
C.N. Thorne, M.-L. New, European Collaborative Study on HIV-infected Pregnant Women
and their Children
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract 
 
Modeling changes to the PMTCT program in South Africa
V. Black, J. Yarrow, H. Moultrie, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract 

Pregnancy Intention in the Context of HIV/AIDS in South Africa
MR Sable, MK Libbus
(135 APHA)
Abstract 
 

Quality of counselling of women in South African PMTCT pilot sites
D J Jackson, M Chopra, T Doherty, A Ashworth

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The gap between the national guidelines for PMTCT and care received at a district
hospital in South Africa

E Buch, V Mathambo, P Ferrinho, P Kolsteren

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Implementation of single-dose nevirapine regimen for PMTCT of HIV: obstacles and solutions from southern cape peninsula district, South Africa
W Delva, G Draper, M Temmerman

(
15IAC)
Abstract
 
Integrating prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) programme into routine primary health care services
J Sallet, N Nqini, A A Olaosebikan, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Preparing health services to implement PMTCT. Experiences from a rural district
in South Africa

D N Conco, N Christofides, S Davis, R Jina

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Achieving a high level of participation in a PMTCT programme: Lessons learnt from the Western Cape, South Africa
I Cupido

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Effectiveness of the first district-wide programme for the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) in South Africa
D Coetzee, K Hilderbrand, M Gum, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Mother to child HIV transmission prevention (MTCTP) in a managed care setting in South Africa - no role for short-term antiretroviral therapy (ART)?
N Hlatshwayo, M S Hislop, M Cotton,  et al

(15IAC)
Abstract

PMTCT services can be hard to access even with the best intentions
D Skinner, S Mfecane, N Henda, T Gumede
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The cost of early infant diagnosis in PMTCT programs in low resource settings.
G G Sherman, S A Jones, T Matsebula

(15IAC)
Abstract

 
Improving the coverage of a nevirapine-based PMTCT programme in South Africa
T M Doherty, M Besser, S Donohue

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Social and Community Factors in Accessing PMTCT Services
C A Varga, H Brookes, G Sherman, S Jones

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Barriers to the uptake of VCT in PMTCT in Northern Free State, South Africa
C K Krah

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The Mothers' Programs: Mothers 2 Mothers - continued education and support for PMTCT mothers after delivery
M J Besser, M Ebdon, L Engelbrecht, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The Mothers' Programs: Mothers 2 Mothers 2 Be - education and emotional support for women attending PMTCT programs in South Africa
M J Besser, M Ebdon, L Engelbrecht, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Psychosocial support and disclosure outcomes at one year postpartum in HIV positive women attending a PMTCT program in Soweto, South Africa
A Violari, A Fiamma, M Duvenhage

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Impact of culture and gender roles on Prevention of mother to child transmission programme (PMTCT)in a rural district Hlabisa South Africa
R S Nzama

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Development of a South African integrated communication strategy for PMTCT
L Treger, S Makakole-Nenes, L Mokgatle, D Allen

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Measuring the effectiveness of PMTCT training initiatives
T M Doherty, K S Tint, C Witten, M Chopra

(15IAC)
Abstract

HIV Testing/Counseling
     

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Integration of Preventing Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis Testing and Treatment in Antenatal Care Services in the Northern Cape and Gauteng Provinces, South Africa.
Dinh TH, Kamb ML, Msimang V,  et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2013 Nov;40(11):846-851
Abstract

Prevalence of HIV among women entering labor who accepted or declined voluntary counseling and testing.
Theron GB, Cababasay MP, Van Dyke RB, et al
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
. 2012 Nov 8.
Paper

Dried Blood Spot HIV-1 RNA Quantification Using Open Real-Time Systems in South Africa and
Burkina Faso.
Viljoen J, Gampini S, Danaviah S, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2010 Aug 10
Abstract

FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
Scale-up of a decentralized HIV treatment programme in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: does rapid expansion affect patient outcomes?
Mutevedzi PC, Lessells RJ, Heller T,  et al  
Bull World Health Organ
. 2010 Aug 1;88(8):593-600
Abstract

Factors Determining Prenatal HIV Testing for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Peltzer K, Mlambo G, Phaweni K.
AIDS Behav. 2010 Jan 5
Abstract

Universal HIV testing of infants at immunization clinics: an acceptable and feasible approach for early infant diagnosis in high HIV prevalence settings.
Rollins N, Mzolo S, Moodley T, et al
AIDS
. 2009 Jun 1.
Abstract

High HIV incidence during pregnancy: compelling reason for repeat HIV testing.
Moodley D, Esterhuizen TM, Pather T, et al 
AIDS
. 2009 May 18.
Abstract

HIV seropositive in pregnant South African women who initially refuse routine antenatal HIV screening.
Mseleku M, Smith TH, Guidozzi F.  
BJOG. 2005 Mar;112(3):370-
Abstract


Neonate/Infant Feeding
     

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
HIV status, breastfeeding modality at 5 months and postpartum maternal weight changes over 24 months in rural South Africa.
Chetty T, Carter RJ, Bland RM, Newell ML.
Trop Med Int Health
. 2014 Apr 11.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Exclusive Breastfeeding, Diarrhoeal Morbidity and All-Cause Mortality in Infants of HIV-Infected and HIV Uninfected Mothers: An Intervention Cohort Study in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Rollins NC, Ndirangu J, Bland RM, et al
 
PLoS One. 2013 Dec 2;8(12):e81307.
Paper

Mothers' infant feeding experiences: constraints and supports for optimal feeding in an HIV-impacted urban community in South Africa.
Sibeko L, Coutsoudis A, Nzuza S, Gray-Donald K
Public Health Nutr. 2009 Mar 27:1-8
Abstract
 

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