Predictors of early childhood HIV testing among children of sex workers living with HIV in Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite recent progress, there exist gaps in the prevention of vertical HIV transmission program access and uptake in Cameroon. Female sex workers (FSW), many of whom are mothers, are disproportionately affected by HIV and have specific barriers to HIV testing and treatment access. Testing for HIV-exposed infants is crucial in monitoring for incident infection and timely intervention. This study explores the level of early childhood testing and also associations between antenatal care (ANC) attendance and other factors and early childhood HIV testing among FSW in Cameroon.

Methods

FSW were recruited to participate in an integrated biobehavioral survey in Cameroon between December 2015 and October 2016. Women were included in these analyses if they were living with

SUBMITTER: Rao A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6538542 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature