Ethical decision-making with regard to children born HIV-positive in Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Experience and expectations of those involved in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission

• Main Authors: Alexis François Bwanga Ngwamah (Author), Simplice Bamana Kashala (Author), Gabriel Liongo Bolombe (Author), Germain Amisi Aloma (Author), Léon Okonga (Author), Monizi Mawunu (Author), Jean-Pau (Author), Marie-Claire Ohambe Omanyondo (Author), Basua Babintu Leyka Mukandu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Orapuh, Inc., 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction HIV infection is a formidable pandemic with an incalculable impact. Pregnancy and HIV infection together create an immunobiological risk duo and a myriad of ethical conflicts throughout gestation and the birth of an exposed baby who may be HIV-positive. Purpose This study aims to unders...