Acceptability of community-based mentor mothers to support HIV-positive pregnant women on antiretroviral treatment in western Kenya: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Iris Wanga (Author), Anna Helova (Author), Lisa L. Abuogi (Author), Elizabeth A. Bukusi (Author), Wafula Nalwa (Author), Eliud Akama (Author), Thomas A. Odeny (Author), Janet M. Turan (Author), Maricianah Onono (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Option B+ is a comprehensive antiretroviral treatment (ART) designed for HIV-infected pregnant/ postpartum women. However, barriers to implementing Option B+ and establishing long-term ART adherence while facilitating retention in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV...