Publications by authors named "Michael Msangi"

Article Synopsis
  • - Between 2010 and 2015, global antiretroviral therapy coverage for pregnant women with HIV saw a significant increase, but only a minimal rise occurred from 2016 to 2020.
  • - A study in Tanzania from January to December 2022 found a 2.48% prevalence of vertical transmission of HIV among infants exposed to the virus, with key findings highlighting the importance of antiretroviral prophylaxis.
  • - Infants not receiving antiretroviral prophylaxis had significantly higher odds of contracting HIV, indicating that maternal use of antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy plays a critical role in reducing transmission rates.
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Introduction: To prevent vertical HIV transmission and ensure healthy mothers and children, pregnant women with HIV must remain on antiretroviral treatment (ART) for life. However, motivation to remain on ART may decline beyond the standard 2-year breastfeeding/postpartum period. We assessed attrition and retention in ART care among women with HIV up to 6 years since enrolment in vertical transmission prevention services in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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