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Decrease of human immunodeficiency virus prevalence in antenatal clinics in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 1995–2002.

Authors :
Msellati, Philippe
Sakarovitch, Charlotte
Bequet, Laurence
Atta, Hubert
Alioum, Ahmadou
Viho, Ida
Timothée, Ouassa
Leroy, Valeriane
Welffens-Ekra, Christiane
Dabis, François
Source :
International Journal of STD & AIDS; Jan2006, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p57-60, 4p, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Antenatal HIV seroprevalence surveys are important tools to understand the extent of the HIV epidemic in Africa. The main objective is to describe HIV prevalence trends from 1995–2002 in pregnant women consulting antenatal clinics in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. We proposed HIV test to pregnant women consulting antenatal clinics in Abidjan from 1995–2002 in a programme of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Yearly prevalence was estimated. Overall, 36,442 women were tested. Prevalence decreased from 14–15% in 1995–96 to 11% in 2002. The prevalence among 18–22-year-old women dropped from 15% in 1995 to 8% in 2002, while for older women it increased slightly, or remained stable from 1995–1999 and decreased thereafter. HIV prevalence among women consulting antenatal clinics has been decreasing overall. This is the first such report among pregnant women in Abidjan, probably the result of different phenomena: ageing of the epidemic and behaviour changes (disease awareness and prevention campaigns). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09564624
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of STD & AIDS
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23172207
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1258/095646206775220559