Table 1 Basic package for Prevention of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission.
From: The feasibility of preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV using peer counselors in Zimbabwe
1. | Training of healthcare workers on PMTCT |
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2. | VCT for all pregnant women using rapid HIV testing |
3. | Administration of NVPsd, based on the HIVNET 012 regimen [5] |
4. | Counseling and support on infant feeding choices according to WHO guidelines [19] |
5. | Establishment of community-based psychosocial support groups |
6. | Mother-infant follow-up until 18 months after delivery (with rapid testing of infant at 18 months of age after family consent) |
7. | Provision of CTX prophylaxis to symptomatic mothers and all HIV-exposed infants from 6 weeks of age until 18 months of age |
8. | Community mobilization, information, education, and communication activities |