Open AccessIntroduction of Rapid Syphilis Testing Within Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Programs in Uganda and Zambia
Author(s) -
Susan Strasser,
Edward Bitarakwate,
Michelle M. Gill,
Heather J. Hoffman,
Othiniel Musana,
A Phiri,
Katharine D. Shelley,
Tabitha Sripipatana,
Alexander Tshaka Ncube,
Namwinga Chintu
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1944-7884
pISSN - 1525-4135
DOI - 10.1097/qai.0b013e318267bc94
Subject(s) - syphilis , medicine , nevirapine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , intervention (counseling) , transmission (telecommunications) , congenital syphilis , pregnancy , obstetrics , pediatrics , immunology , antiretroviral therapy , viral load , nursing , electrical engineering , engineering , biology , genetics
Given that integration of syphilis testing into prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programs can prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes, this study assessed feasibility and acceptability of introducing rapid syphilis testing (RST) into PMTCT services.