HIV incidence, pregnancy, and implementation outcomes from the Sakh'umndeni safer conception project in South Africa: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Safer conception strategies empower individuals trying to conceive to minimise HIV transmission risk to partners and potential children; however, effectiveness data are scarce. We aimed to assess adoption of safer conception methods and HIV and pregnancy outcomes from Sakh'umndeni, a novel safer conception service in South Africa.

Methods

In this prospective cohort study, the Sakh'umndeni clinical cohort at Witkoppen Cinic in Johannesburg (South Africa) enrolled adults aged at least 18 years who were trying to conceive and in relationships with an HIV-positive partner. Couples who were pregnant at enrolment or had been previously diagnosed as infertile were excluded. Participants received safer conception care by a nurse, including antiretroviral therapy (ART) for

SUBMITTER: Schwartz SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6660144 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature