From research to implementation: challenges in the prevention of mother to child HIV transmission in the developing world

Trends Mol Med. 2001 Jun;7(6):277-9. doi: 10.1016/s1471-4914(01)02014-7.

Abstract

Scientific research has identified anti-retroviral regimens effective in the prevention of mother to child HIV transmission. Yet, 1800 HIV-infected infants are born every day. The majority of HIV-infected women live in developing countries where challenges to widespread implementation of these regimens have prevented decreases in pediatric HIV infection from being realized.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Breast Feeding
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Developing Countries
  • Female
  • HIV / metabolism*
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology*
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
  • Mothers
  • Pregnancy