Experiences of Pregnant Women With a Positive HIV Status in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for a Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization reports that HIV and AIDS remain a significant public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, which hosts over 60% of the global population of people living with HIV. Among these, there were 1.2 million pregnant women with HIV in 2023 who likely experienced challenges related to the pregnancy itself, the fear of infecting their newborn babies, and issues related to HIV stigma and disclosure. However, their experiences have not been summarized to inform tailored interventions to assist them in their journey to delivery.

Objective

This scoping review aims to synthesize the existing evidence related to the experiences of pregnant women with an HIV-positive status in sub-Saharan African countries.

Methods

A review of the relevant lit

SUBMITTER: Mbobnda Kapche EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639334 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature