scholarly journals Male partners’ involvement in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Marlene Manjate Cuco ◽  
Khátia Munguambe ◽  
Nafissa Bique Osman ◽  
Olivier Degomme ◽  
Marleen Temmerman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Mother To Child

scholarly journals Female perspectives of male partners’ inclusion in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission programme in KwaZulu-Natal

Curationis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mondli Miya ◽  
Tennyson Mgutshini
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Child Health Services ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Financial Investment ◽  
Mother To Child

Background: The South African government intervened by implementing the prevention of mother–to-child transmission programme (PMTCT) to curb the HIV transmission from mother to child during and after pregnancy. The PMTCT programme has been at the forefront of global prevention efforts since 1998. Without treatment, the risk of transmission ranges from one in five to one in two newborns; however, the risk of mother-to-child transmission can be reduced to as low as 2%–5% with evidenced interventions. Sub-Saharan Africa, and most particularly South Africa, is the most affected by the pandemic despite having the largest financial investment in PMTCT services across the continent.Objectives: The objectives of the study were to describe and explore the female perspectives of male inclusion in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission programme in KwaZulu-Natal.Methodology: A qualitative, descriptive, explorative study was conducted through in-depth individual interview of pregnant women until data saturation.Results: The findings of the study revealed that the existing design of public hospitals was not wholly conducive to facilitating male inclusion in maternal and child health services. Resources were largely insufficient to support the participation of pregnant mothers and any attempts to support the inclusion of males needed to be based on a clear increase in service provision.Conclusion: The study recommended male partners’ inclusion in the prevention of mother- to-child HIV transmission to support effective management of HIV in pregnancy and PMTCT programmes. The inclusion of men will provide the holistic support needed by pregnant women on PMTCT programmes.

A review of studies assessing the costs and consequences of interventions to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa

AIDS ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 1045-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham S Scotland ◽  
Edwin R van Teijlingen ◽  
Marjon van der Pol ◽  
W CairnsS Smith
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Mother To Child

scholarly journals The impact of approaches in improving male partner involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV on the uptake of maternal antiretroviral therapy among HIV-seropositive pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. e018207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noah F Takah ◽  
Iain T R Kennedy ◽  
Cathy Johnman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Male Partner Involvement ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Partner Involvement ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mother To Child

ObjectivesTo identify the approaches that are used in improving on male partner involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and their impact on the uptake maternal antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).SettingThis was a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies carried out in SSA at all levels of healthcare (primary, secondary, tertiary and community).ParticipantsThe participants of the studies included were HIV-positive pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers with their male partners. Studies were included if they were conducted in SSA and mentioned an approach used in improving male partner involvement with data on the impact on the uptake of maternal ART uptake.OutcomesIn the protocol, maternal ART uptake, infant prophylaxis, safe infant feeding options, condom use and family planning were envisaged. However, only maternal ART has been reported here due to limitations on the word count.ResultsFrom an initial 2316 non-duplicate articles, 17 articles were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. In the combined model, the ORs for complex community interventions, enhanced psychosocial interventions, verbal encouragement and invitation letters were 4.22 (95% CI 2.27 to 7.77), 2.29 (95% CI 1.42 to 7.69), 2.39 (95% CI 1.26 to 4.53) and 1.21 (95% CI 0.89 to 1.63), respectively, whereas in the model using adjusted ORs, enhanced psychosocial interventions had a higher effect than any other intervention. The heterogeneity was moderate using adjusted ORs.ConclusionEnhanced psychosocial interventions and complex community interventions increase male partner involvement and the uptake of PMTCT services more than any other intervention. Invitation letters had no effect. More randomised trials and observational studies (that have adjusted for potential confounders) are needed in the future.PROSPERO registration number42016032673.

scholarly journals Is access to care different for women from sub-Saharan Africa than for French women according to prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in France?

Retrovirology ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. O16
Author(s):  
Carine Jasseron ◽  
Josiane Warszawski ◽  
Stéphane Blanche ◽  
Christine Rouzioux ◽  
Jérôme Le Chenadec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Access To Care ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Mother To Child
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