Evaluating programs to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in two large Bangkok hospitals, 1999-2001

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A cross-sectional survey of post-partum HIV infected women in 1999 through 2001 was conducted to evaluate the programs implemented in 1999 to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission. Although uptake of services was high, inconsistent antenal care, fear of stigmatization and difficulty in disclosing HIV status prevented some women from using the services.

Author: Chotpitayasunondh, Tawee, Mock, Philip A., Simonds, R.J., Culnane, Mary, Teeraratkul, Achara, Asavapiriyanont, Suvanna, Chalermchokcharoenkit, Amphan, Vanprapa, Nirun, Stat, M App, Skunodum, Natapakwa, Neeyapun, Kanchana, Jetsawang, Bongkoch, Tappero, Jordon
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2005
Thailand, Health aspects, HIV infection, HIV infections, Pregnant women, Disease transmission, Control

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Injection drug use is an independent risk factor for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia among HIV-seropositive and HIV-seronegative women

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Hemoglobin and plasma ferritin were measured and demographic information and injection drug use history for six months in a cross-sectional study of 200 female injection drug users were obtained. Injection drug use shows indications of being associated with iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2005
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Injectible Drugs & Preparations, Usage, HIV seropositivity, HIV positive, Iron deficiency anemia, Injectable drugs, Disease/Disorder overview

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