[How well is the screening of pregnant women for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis  B implemented in Germany? An analysis based on routine data].

DISCUSSION: Whether pregnant women refuse an HIV test, the test was performed elsewhere, or not recommended by the medical staff cannot be clarified on the basis of the available data. In view of the highly effective medical intervention options for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B, the aim should be to test pregnant women in Germany as completely as possible. The reasons for the lack of screening must be further investigated and starting points for increasing the use must be identified. PMID: 32840637 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research