“I desire to have an HIV-free baby”: pregnant and breastfeeding mothers’ perceptions of Viral load testing and suppression in HIV care in southwestern Uganda
The understanding and interpretation of viral suppression among pregnant and breastfeeding mothers living with HIV provides a basis for adopting behaviors leading to prevention of vertical transmission of HIV. Health care workers can support women by providing clear and culturally appropriate education about viral suppression, adherence strategies and creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Authors
- Stella Kabageni
- Jane Kabami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0265-3174)
- Joanita Nangendo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0458-2111)
- Valence Mfitumukiza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3106-2197)
- Cecilia Akatukwasa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1157-9797)
- Emmanuel Arinaitwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9769-0348)
- Anne Katahoire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3520-070X)
- Peter Ssebutinde
- Ambrose Byamukama
- Phillipa Musoke
- Moses Robert Kamya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9106-4234)
- Andrew Mutabazi
- Fredrick Atwiine
- John Bosco Tamu Munezero
Institutions
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (UG)
- Kabale University (UG)
- Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (UG)
- MUJHU Research Collaboration (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Social Science and Health
- Published
- 2024-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44155-024-00120-1
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.72