Vertical (Mother-to-child) Transmission of HIV: Prevention, Treatment, and Education
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Report, 2014
Saskatchewan continues to see high rates of new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in comparison to the rest of Canada. A large number of these new cases are being identified in women of childbearing age.
Recognizing the importance of understanding HIV in the context of pregnancy, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute conducted a review of the literature in this area. The review includes findings and recommendations on vertical transmission, transmission prevention, barriers to prevention, and health promotion around these topics.
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Screening for HIV as Part of Prenatal Care Prior to Week 36
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Hope for the Future: Having a Healthy Pregnancy While Living with HIV
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Postpartum Depression and Mental Health Concerns: The Impact on Young Children
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The Impact of Substance Use on Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV
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