Viral load testing among pregnant women living with HIV in Mutare district of Manicaland province, Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Viral load (VL) monitoring of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) and antiretroviral therapy (ART) may contribute to lowering the risk of vertical transmission of HIV. The aims of this study were to assess the uptake of HIV VL testing among PWLHIV at entry to the prevention-of-mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services and identify facilitatory factors and barriers to HIV VL access.

Methods

A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at 15 health facilities in Mutare district, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe from January to December 2018. This analysis was complemented by prospective interviews with PWLHIV and health care providers between October 2019 and March 2020. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical metho

SUBMITTER: Musanhu CCC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9667426 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature