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A comparative study enrolled 315 HIV positive mothers and 358 children born by HIV-infected mothers between 2006 and 2012; the groups were followed up in two main regional centers (Constanta and Bucharest). Mother to child transmission was significantly lower in Constanta compared with Bucharest (6.2% versus 16.8%) and significantly more women benefited from planned C-section in Constanta (77% versus 46%).
The “Precious Children” program unfolded by the Baylor Black Sea Foundation has directly contributed to the overall results observed in Constanta. The program focuses on offering HIV pregnant women integrated access to medical and psychosocial services, in order to follow through the complete prevention process.
Tudor AM, Mărdărescu M, Petre C, Neagu Drăghicenoiu R, Ungurianu R, Tilișcan C, Oțelea D, Cambrea SC, Tănase DE, Schweitzer AM, Ruță S. Birth outcome in HIV vertically-exposed children in two Romanian centers. GERMS 2015;5(4):116-124.
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30% of all encounters unfold at patients' homes