Effectiveness of Telemedicine for the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Low-income and Middle-income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Since the first case was reported in the United States in 1981, the prevalence of AIDS has been a significant public health concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Statistics provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that in 2021, among the 36.7 million surviving adult infections, the number of infected women was 19.7 million (more than 50%)[1]. Furthermore, the risk of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV during pregnancy or delivery was estimated to be between 15% and 30% if antiretroviral treatment (ART) is not administered[2].
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research