| Autor: |
Theng, T., Sok, P., Pugatch, D., Harwell, J.I., Rufner, K. M., Chhi Mean, V., Mayer, K. H., Cu-Uvin, S. |
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International Journal of STD & AIDS; Jun2004, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p419-421, 3p, 2 Charts |
| Abstrakt: |
Facing a 1.2% HIV-1 seroprevalence amongst its adult female population, Cambodia recently established national guidelines for the expansion of services to prevent mother-to-child transmission. Anticipating this expansion, Sihanoukville Hospital performed an anonymous HIV-1 cord-blood serosurvey of 600 consecutive deliveries from May 2001 through June 2002. Laboratory analysis utilizing ELISA and Western blot techniques yielded a 4.2% seroprevalence; a value resembling previous reports from other Sihanoukville antenatal clinics (3.9%) but exceeding the national ANC clinic average of 2.3%. Demographic information was confidentially collected and analysed for co-variation to HIV-1 status. One hundred percent of HIV positive mothers (P =0.013) self-reported the occupation of housewife, consistent with previous documentations suggesting the shift in infection burden from high-risk groups into the general female population. A substantial proportion received no prenatal care, suggesting that interventions addressing mother-to-child transmission will need to prepare for the management of pregnant women presenting at or near the time of delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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