Preventing HIV Infection in Pregnant Women in Western Uganda Through a Comprehensive Antenatal Care-Based Intervention

An Implementation Study

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ID21292363
AuthorsLisa S Jahn (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin), Agnes Kengonzi (0000-0003-2292-4282, Mountains of the Moon University), Steven Ndugwa Kabwama (0000-0002-0354-9571, Makerere University), John Rubaihayo (0000-0002-3421-2242, Mountains of the Moon University), Stefanie Theuring (0000-0002-5372-7903, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume53
Issue2
Pages745-756
Publication date2024-02-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueArchives of Sexual Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0004-0002 • E-ISSN: 1573-2800
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s10508-023-02726-z
PMID37943471
OpenAlexW4388524004
LanguageEN
References cited29

We implemented and assessed a comprehensive, antenatal care (ANC)-embedded strategy to prevent HIV seroconversions during pregnancy in Uganda. HIV-negative first-time ANC clients were administered an HIV risk assessment tool and received individual risk counseling. Those attending ANC without partners obtained formal partner invitation letters. After three months, repeat HIV testing was carried out; non-attending women were reminded via phone. We analyzed uptake and acceptance, HIV incidence rate, and risk behavior engagement. Among 1081 participants, 116 (10.7%) reported risk behavior engagement at first visit; 148 (13.7%) were accompanied by partners. At the repeat visit ( n = 848), 42 (5%, p p

Cohort · Family medicine · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) · Incidence (geometry) · Intervention (counseling) · Obstetrics · Odds ratio · Pregnancy · Psychiatry · Public health · Seroconversion · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · Global Maternal and Child Health · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Internal Medicine · Medicine · Nursing

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