Publications by authors named "Attarab Shakeel"
Medicine (Baltimore)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the prevalence of HIV among pregnant women in North America, focusing on data from the USA, Canada, and Mexico, as previous studies mostly centered on other global regions.
- A total of 10 relevant studies were reviewed, encompassing over 339,000 pregnant women, revealing an overall pooled HIV prevalence of 0.6%, with rates varying significantly across the three countries.
- The findings suggest that the prevalence of HIV among pregnant women in North America is considerably lower than in regions like Eastern Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the importance of awareness and healthcare access in managing maternal health.
