Impact of maternal HIV infection on pregnancy and labor complication and perinatal health outcomes: a South African retrospective study
A decline in hospital attendance was noted during the COVID-19 period among women living with HIV, with antenatal care attendance being suboptimal and exacerbated. Maternal HIV remains a critical factor influencing birth outcomes, necessitating sustained focus on tailored care during crises to protect vulnerable populations.
Authors
- Zinhle Pretty Mlambo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5442-945X)
- Sapna Ramdin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0166-2842)
- Jagidesa Moodley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1130-9364)
- Nalini Govender
Institutions
- Durban University of Technology (ZA)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-026-08347-w
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Durban University of Technology
- National Research Foundation