Open AccessThe Cascade of Care From Routine Point-of-Care HIV Testing at Birth: Results From an 18-Months Pilot Program in Eswatini
Author(s) -
Philisiwe Khumalo,
Emma Sacks,
Caspian Chouraya,
Bhekisisa Tsabedze,
Thembie Masuku,
Gcinile Nyoni,
Tandzile Zikalala,
Bonisile Nhlabatsi,
Nobuhle Mthethwa,
Jennifer Cohn
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1944-7884
pISSN - 1525-4135
DOI - 10.1097/qai.0000000000002380
Subject(s) - medicine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , viral load , antiretroviral therapy , pediatrics , point of care testing , obstetrics , immunology
HIV testing at birth may improve early treatment, but concerns remain about feasibility and retention of infants in care. In 2017, point-of-care (POC) HIV birth testing was introduced into routine care at 3 high-volume maternity health facilities in Eswatini.