Psychosocial Consequences of Early Diagnosis of HIV Status in Vertically Exposed Infants in Johannesburg, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15218487 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Csaba Varga (0000-0001-7540-6193, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, corresponding author), Gayle Sherman (0000-0003-3208-5216), J MAPHOSA, S JONES (0000-0001-5516-4385), SaDohl Goldsmith Jones |
| Year | 2005 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 387-397 |
| Publication date | 2005-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Care For Women International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07399330590933935 |
| PMID | 16020005 |
| OpenAlex | W2107676023 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 9 |
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is the most common source of HIV infection in children. One topic that has received virtually no attention in MTCT-related research and programming is the psychosocial consequences among parents and families of receiving a definitive diagnosis of infant HIV status. This study explored experiences of HIV-infected mothers in Johannesburg, South Africa, regarding infant testing and diagnosis. Data collection entailed a key informant workshop and repeat interviews with a convenience sample of 31 HIV-infected mothers. While early testing was desirable, diagnosis had both beneficial and detrimental psychosocial effects, especially in instances of serodiscordance. Programmatic implications are discussed
Developing country · Environmental health · Family medicine · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · HIV Research and Treatment · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Pediatrics
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 0,26 |
| Citation span | 2007 - 2023 (17) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |