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General Studies
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Defining and Analyzing Retention-in-Care Among Pregnant and Breastfeeding HIV-Infected Women: Unpacking the Data to Interpret and Improve PMTCT Outcomes.
Rollins NC, Becquet R, Orne-Gliemann J, et al
 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2014 Nov 1;67 Suppl 2:S150-S156.
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Implementation Science: The NIH-PEPFAR PMTCT Implementation Science Alliance.
Sturke R, Harmston C, Simonds RJ, et al

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2014 Nov 1;67 Suppl 2:S163-S167
Abstract

Interventions to improve or facilitate linkage to or retention in pre-ART (HIV) care and initiation of ART in low- and middle-income settings - a systematic review.
Govindasamy D, Meghij J, Kebede Negussi E,  et al
J Int AIDS Soc. 2014 Aug 1;17(1):19032.
Abstract

Is endemic political corruption hampering provision of ART and PMTCT in developing countries?
Young Nicola Man W, Worth H, et al
J Int AIDS Soc
. 2014 May 2;17(1):18568.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Population-Level Benefits from Providing Effective HIV Prevention Means to Pregnant Women in High Prevalence Settings.
Dimitrov D, Boily MC, Marrazzo J, Beigi R, Brown ER.
PLoS One
. 2013 Sep 16;8(9):e73770.
Paper

Elimination of perinatal HIV infection in the USA and other high-income countries: achievements and challenges.
Nesheim S, Harris LF, Lampe M.
Curr Opin HIV AIDS. 2013 Sep;8(5):446-55. d
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Integration of HIV care into maternal health services: a crucial change required in improving quality of obstetric care in countries with high HIV prevalence.
Madzimbamuto FD, Ray S, Mogobe KD.
BMC Int Health Hum Rights. 2013 Jun 10;13(1):27
Paper'

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in resource-limited settings: assessment of 99 Viramune Donation Programmes in 34 countries, 2000--2011.
Ladner J, Besson MH, Rodrigues M, Sams K,  et al
BMC Public Health. 2013 May 14;13(1):470.
Paper

FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
The uptake of integrated perinatal prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission programs in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.
Tudor Car L, Brusamento S, Elmoniry H, et al
PLoS One
. 2013;8(3):e56550.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Virological profile of pregnant HIV positive women with high levels of CD4 count in low income settings: Can viral load help as eligibility criteria for maternal triple ARV prophylaxis (WHO 2010 option B)?
Njom Nlend AE, Same Ekobo C, Moyo ST, et al
Pan Afr Med J
. 2011;10:27.
Paper

Integrating prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programmes with other health services for preventing HIV infection and improving HIV outcomes in developing countries.
Tudor Car L, van-Velthoven MH, Brusamento S, et al
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Jun 15;6:CD008741.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Early infant HIV-1 diagnosis programs in resource limited settings: opportunities for improved outcomes and more cost-effective interventions.
Ciaranello AL, Park JE, Ramirez-Avila L,
BMC Med. 2011 May 20;9(1):59
Paper

Time for "Test and Treat" in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Zolfo M, De Weggheleire A, Schouten E, Lynen L.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2010 Aug 13
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Family-centred approaches to the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.
Betancourt TS, Abrams EJ, McBain R, Fawzi MC.
J Int AIDS So
c
. 2010 Jun 23;13 Suppl 2:S2.
Paper

Monitoring effectiveness of programmes to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in lower-income countries.
Stringer EM, Chi BH, Chintu N, et al
Bull World Health Organ.
2008 Jan;86(1):57-62.
Abstract

Prevention of mother-to-child transmission services as a gateway to family-based human immunodeficiency virus care and treatment in resource-limited settings: rationale and international experiences.
Abrams EJ, Myer L, Rosenfield A, El-Sadr WM.
Am J Obstet Gynecol.
2007 Sep;197(3 Suppl):S101-6.
Abstract

Reducing the risk of mother-to-child human immunodeficiency virus transmission: past successes,current progress and challenges, and future directions.
Fowler MG, Lampe MA, Jamieson DJ, et al 
Am J Obstet Gynecol.
2007 Sep;197(3 Suppl):S3-9.
Abstract
 
Reflections on the use of a placebo in international research. The example of trials relative to the vertical perinatal transmission of the HIV virus
Delfosse ML.
J Int Bioethique. 2007 Dec;18(4):59-67, 77
Abstract
 
Variation of CD4 Count and Percentage during Pregnancy and after Delivery: Implications for HAART Initiation in Resource-Limited Settings.
Ekouevi DK, Inwoley A, Tonwe-Gold B, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses.
2007 Dec;23(12):1469-74.
Abstract

Provision of care following prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission services in resource-limited settings.
Ginsburg AS, Hoblitzelle CW, Sripipatana TL, Wilfert CM.
AIDS. 2007 Nov 30;21(18):2529-32.
Abstract

Global Progress in PMTCT and Paediatric HIV Care and Treatment in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in 2004-2005.
Luo C, Akwara P, Ngongo N, et al  
Reprod Health Matters. 2007 Nov;15(30):179-8
Abstract
 

Utility of antenatal HIV surveillance data to evaluate prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission programs in resource-limited settings
Bolu O, Anand A, Swartzendruber A, et al 
Am J Obstet Gynecol.
2007 Sep;197(3 Suppl):S17-25.
Abstract
 

Infant human immunodeficiency virus diagnosis in resource-limited settings: issues, technologies,and country experiences.
Creek TL, Sherman GG, Nkengasong J, et al
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Sep;197(3 Suppl):S64-71.
Abstract
 
Approaches for scaling up human immunodeficiency virus testing and counseling in prevention of mother-to-child human immunodeficiency virus transmission settings in resource-limited countries.
Bolu OO, Allread V, Creek T, et al  
Am J Obstet Gynecol
. 2007 Sep;197(3 Suppl):S83-9.
Abstract
 
Current issues in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 infection.
Newell ML.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg.
2005 Oct 5;
Abstract
 
Field experiences integrating family planning into programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Rutenberg N, Baek C. 
Stud Fam Plann.
2005 Sep;36(3):235-45.
Abstract
 
Trends in perinatal HIV transmission and possible related factors.
Gonzalez Tome MI, Ramos Amador JT, Guillen Martin S, et al 
An Pediatr (Barc). 2005 Jan;62(1):25-31
Abstract
 

Rates, barriers and outcomes of HIV serostatus disclosure among women in developing countries: implications for prevention of mother-to-child transmission programmes.
Medley A, Garcia-Moreno C, McGill S, Maman S.
Bull World Health Organ. 2004 Apr;82(4):299-307
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE   
Role of traditional birth attendants in preventing perinatal transmission of HIV.
Bulterys M, Fowler MG, Shaffer N, , et al.
BMJ
2002 Jan 26;324(7331):222-4
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE   
What can we do to reduce mother to child transmission of HIV?
McIntyre J, Gray G.
BMJ 2002 Jan 26;324(7331):218-21 
Commentary
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE   
How men's power over women fuels the HIV epidemic.
Gupta GR.
BMJ 2002 Jan 26;324(7331):183-4
Commentary
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE   
Governments as facilitators or obstacles in the HIV epidemic.
Ammann AJ, Nogueira S.
BMJ 2002 Jan 26;324(7331):184-5
Commentary
 

  Can a developed country's maternal mortality review be used as the 'gold standard' for a developing country?
Mantel GD, Moodley J.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2002 Jan 10;100(2):189-95
Abstract
 
Strategies to reduce maternal mortality worldwide.
Liljestrand
J Cu
rr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2000  Dec;12(6):513-7  
Abstract
 
Achievable standard of care in low-resource settings.
Luo C
Ann N Y Acad Sci
2000 Nov;918:179-87
Abstract 
 

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters   

 
Successful enrollment of families with HIV disease in the MTCT-plus initiative
 W M El-Sadr, M Rabkin, E J Abrams, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Effective contraception in preventing MTCT and orphanage
D Hubacher, D Taylor, M Gallo

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Non-medical eligibility criteria for pilot HIV/AIDS treatment programs in resource-poor
settings: The Columbia University MTCT-Plus experience M Rabkin, B Tonwe-Gold, W El-Sadr
(15IAC)
Abstract

High Patient Retention Rates in a Multinational HIV/AIDS Treatment Program: The Columbia University Mother-to-Child-Plus Experience
M Rabkin, J Austin, D Nash,  et al

(12 CROI)
Abstract
 
  Family planning: Renewing a key factor in PMTCT
C Kigongo, M Vekemans
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
  Defining an assessment approach to improve medicine and commodity management for PMTCT programs
S Saleeb, F Aboagye-Nyame, G Daniel
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
 
Competency-based training for HIV/AIDS care: The Columbia University MTCT-Plus initiative
M Rabkin, M Murrman, E J Abrams, W El-Sadr

(
15IAC)
Abstract

POSTER
Treating all HIV-infected pregnant women irrespective of CD4 count: missed opportunity for ART initiation during the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV
N. Ishikawa, S. Miyano

(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract


PMTCT Strategies
 

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Comparative effectiveness of congregation- versus clinic-based approach to prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial.
Ezeanolue EE, Obiefune MC, Yang W,  et al
Implement Sci. 2013 Jun 8;8(1):
Abstract

FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in resource-limited settings: assessment of 99 Viramune Donation Programmes in 34 countries, 2000-2011.
Ladner J, Besson MH, Rodrigues M,  et al
BMC Public Health
. 2013 May 14;13:470.
Paper

Training Multidisciplinary Teams to Deliver High-Quality HIV Care to Families in Resource-Limited Settings: The MTCT-Plus Initiative Experience.
Toro PL, Rabkin M, Flam R,
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2012 May 5.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevention of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in Resource-Poor Countries: Translating Research Into Policy and Practice

De Cock KM, Fowler MG, Mercier E, de Vincenzi I,

JAMA 2000 Mar 1;283(9):1175-82 
Paper
 

Preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV: practical strategies for developing countries.
Dabis F, Leroy V.

AIDS Read 
2000 Apr;10(4):241-4

Abstract
 
Preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 in Africa in the year 2000.
Dabis F, Leroy V, Castetbon K,
 
AIDS
2000 May 26;14(8):1017-26
 
Abstract
 
Mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission: state of the art and implications for public policy.
Zorrilla CD

P R Health Sci
J 2000 Mar;19(1):29-34
 
Abstract
 
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in developing countries: recommendations for practice. The Ghent International Working Group on Mother-To-Child
Transmission of HIV
.
Dabis F, Newell ML, Fransen L, et al. P
Health Policy Plan
2000 Mar;15(1):34-42 
Abstract
 

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters   

 
POSTER
Use of complex regimens for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in a resource-limited setting: outcomes and lessons learnt as a programme evolved
R. Geddes, J. Giddy, L.M. Butler, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

POSTER
Treating all HIV-infected pregnant women irrespective of CD4 count: missed opportunity for ART initiation during the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV
N. Ishikawa, S. Miyano

(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract

The MTCT-Plus Initiative: Addressing issues of care and treatment
during pregnancy

E J Abrams, W M El-Sadr, A Berkman, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract

Successful enrollment of families with HIV disease in the MTCT-plus initiative
 W M El-Sadr, M Rabkin, E J Abrams, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The MTCT-Plus Initiative: A successful model of care and treatment for HIV-infected families in less-developed countries
W M El-Sadr, E J Abrams, M Rabkin, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Effective contraception in preventing MTCT and orphanage
D Hubacher, D Taylor, M Gallo

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The MTCT-Plus Initiative: A successful model of care and treatment for HIV-infected families in less-developed countries
WM El-Sadr, E J Abrams, M Rabkin
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
  Global prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: Successes, challenges and opportunities
CM Wilfert

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
  Antiretroviral therapy in low resources countries: determining treatment regimens for adults, pregnant women and children in the MTCT-Plus Initiative
E  Abrams, WM El-Sadr, M Rabkin, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
  Evaluation of United Nations-supported pilot projects for the prevention of mother–to–child transmission of HIV: overview of findings
N Rutenber, C Baek, S Kalibala, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
  Program recommendations for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: A practical guide for managers
N Rutenberg, S Kalibala, C Baek, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Modeling the Effectiveness of Nevirapine (NVP), HIV Vaccine and HIV-Specific Monoclonal Antibody(HIV-Ab) on Mother to Child Transmission of HIV from Intrapartum and Breast-
Feeding(MTCT) and Cost Effectiveness Analysis of those Interventions

M S Sim, W J Cumberland, N Duan, Y J Bryso
n
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
HIV prevention in maternal health services: utilizing sociocultural research to design effective interventions for preventing mother to child transmission
P Perchal, L Collins, S Mehta, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract

      


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