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. 2016 Jul;15(4):345-9.
doi: 10.1177/2325957415599208. Epub 2015 Sep 3.

Assessment of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission HIV Services in the Bantey Meanchey Province in Cambodia

Mealiny Sokun Sau  1 , Maya Balamane  2 , Mark Lurie  3 , Joseph Harwell  4 , Emily Welle  5 , Chhivun Mean  1 , Susan Cu-Uvin  6
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Assessment of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission HIV Services in the Bantey Meanchey Province in Cambodia

Mealiny Sokun Sau et al. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2016 Jul.

Abstract

Background: Elimination of pediatric HIV requires a robust program for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). The goal of this study was to assess the implementation of these services in Cambodia.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted in Bantey Meanchey at 2 sites. Staff reviewed daily clinic and laboratory registration logs to gather data on PMTCT service access among antenatal women.

Results: A total of 12 140 pregnant women received antenatal care. Only 4034 (33.2%) received pre-HIV test counseling. Of which 3407 (84.5%) received an HIV test. Eighteen (94.7%) of 19 women testing HIV-seropositive received triple-combination antiretroviral (ARV) medication. Fifteen HIV-exposed infants were delivered during the study. One infant tested HIV positive and is on ARV medication.

Conclusion: Acceptance for HIV testing was high among women who received pretest counseling. An increase in the number of counselors may improve the rates of HIV testing. Follow-up mechanisms targeting mother-baby pairs should focus on increasing timely service uptake in the public sector.

Keywords: Cambodia; HIV; PMTCT.

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