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Cost-Effective Use of Nevirapine to Prevent Vertical HIV Transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Authors :
Rouse, Dwight J.
Vermund, Sten H.
Source :
JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 8/1/2000, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p369. 9p. 4 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Assesses the cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies of nevirapine (NVP) administration to prevent vertical HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. Decision-analysis model to estimate the costs and effects of NVP-based HIV prevention strategies; Strategies for early and late intervention; Test characteristics for HIV testing; Prodromal labor; Site of delivery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15254135
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4165067