Publications by authors named "Mable Jerop"
Article Synopsis
- HIV case-finding and assisted partner notification in Kenya aim to identify and link individuals at risk for HIV due to high levels of undiagnosed infections.
- The study involves 18 health facilities, randomly assigned to provide immediate partner notification or follow national guidelines with delays, enrolling HIV-positive individuals willing to disclose past partners.
- Primary outcomes focus on the effectiveness of the notification strategy in increasing HIV testing and care linkage, alongside assessing the cost-effectiveness of the intervention.
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that HIV-infected women practice exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months postpartum to reduce HIV transmission. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of HIV/AIDS knowledge and other psychosocial factors on EBF practice among pregnant and postpartum women in rural Nyanza, Kenya, an area with a high prevalence of HIV.
Methods: Data on baseline characteristics and knowledge during pregnancy, as well as infant feeding practices 4-8 weeks after the birth were obtained from 281 pregnant women recruited from nine antenatal clinics.