Asian Journal of Dental and Health Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 35 - 39
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Mother-to-child
transmission
(MTCT)
of
HIV
remains
a
significant
challenge
in
low-income
nations,
where
limited
resources
and
healthcare
infrastructure
complicate
the
implementation
effective
prevention
strategies.
This
review
explores
affordable
solutions
for
reducing
MTCT,
focusing
on
key
interventions
such
as
early
diagnosis,
simplified
antiretroviral
therapy
(ART),
breastfeeding
management.
We
highlight
importance
cost-effective
diagnostic
tools,
ART
regimens,
community-based
approaches
that
can
be
scaled
resource-constrained
settings.
Despite
challenges,
have
proven
to
significantly
reduce
rates
improve
maternal
child
health
outcomes.
The
emphasizes
critical
role
diagnosis
point-of-care
testing
identifying
HIV-positive
mothers
pregnancy,
enabling
timely
access
ART.
Simplified
including
fixed-dose
combinations,
offer
an
way
viral
load
prevent
during
pregnancy
childbirth.
Furthermore,
managing
through
safe
feeding
practices
is
essential
mitigate
risks
postpartum
period,
often
most
likely.
Keywords:
(MTCT),
prevention,
Asian Journal of Dental and Health Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 40 - 45
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
The
intersection
of
mental
health
and
HIV
prevention
is
a
critical
issue,
particularly
in
low-income
settings
where
both
challenges
are
prevalent.
Individuals
living
with
conditions
at
an
increased
risk
engaging
HIV-related
behaviors,
such
as
unprotected
sex,
substance
abuse,
neglecting
care.
This
review
explores
the
role
promotion
essential
strategy
prevention,
emphasizing
need
for
integrated
approaches
that
address
risk.
By
fostering
well-being
through
psychological
support,
psychoeducation,
community-based
interventions,
can
play
significant
reducing
transmission
these
vulnerable
populations.
In
many
low-resource
settings,
lack
access
to
services
compounded
by
cultural
stigma,
limited
healthcare
infrastructure,
financial
constraints.
Despite
challenges,
effective
counseling,
cognitive-behavioral
therapy
(CBT),
programs,
have
shown
promise
improving
outcomes
behaviors.
Integrating
support
into
care
ensuring
providers
trained
needs
substantially
improve
physical
outcomes,
leading
reduction
transmission.
Keywords:
health,
Asian Journal of Dental and Health Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 20 - 24
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
HIV
prevention
has
seen
significant
advancements
through
various
approaches,
yet
one
of
the
most
impactful
strategies
is
leveraging
local
leadership
in
grassroots
communities.
Local
leaders,
including
health
workers,
religious
figures,
and
community
activists,
play
a
crucial
role
shaping
attitudes,
reducing
stigma,
mobilizing
resources
for
prevention.
This
review
highlights
importance
community-driven
programs
examines
how
fosters
trust,
promotes
safer
behaviors,
ensures
sustainability
tackling
epidemic.
It
emphasizes
unique
position
leaders
to
bridge
gap
between
formal
healthcare
systems
underserved
The
success
initiatives
been
evident
regions
such
as
sub-Saharan
Africa
parts
Asia,
where
workers
faith-based
have
led
programs.
These
are
often
better
equipped
address
specific
cultural
social
contexts
populations
they
serve.
By
incorporating
culturally
relevant
education,
advocacy,
resources,
effectively
reduce
barriers
care
However,
not
without
challenges,
persistence
limited
need
more
training
leaders.
Keywords:
Prevention,
Grassroots
Leadership,
Community-Based
Programs,
Public
Health
International Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharma Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 74 - 79
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Faith-based
initiatives
have
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
in
addressing
the
global
HIV/AIDS
epidemic,
particularly
communities
where
access
to
healthcare
services
may
be
limited
or
stigma
surrounding
disease
remains
high.
Religious
often
deep-rooted
social
influence
and
can
serve
trusted
platforms
for
spreading
HIV
awareness,
promoting
prevention
measures,
reducing
associated
with
disease.
This
review
examines
role
of
faith-based
organizations
(FBOs)
education
care,
highlighting
successful
programs
that
leverage
religious
teachings
foster
behavioral
change,
while
also
challenges
these
face,
such
doctrinal
conflicts
community
resistance.
One
significant
advantages
is
their
ability
reach
vulnerable
populations
culturally
sensitive
compassionate
manner.
leaders
use
normalize
HIV-related
discussions,
advocate
safe-sex
practices,
offer
support
individuals
living
HIV.
FBOs
play
crucial
by
framing
care
within
context
love,
compassion,
moral
responsibility,
which
create
more
accepting
environment
affected
individuals.
By
integrating
into
settings,
help
bridge
gap
between
public
health
messages
local
cultural
values.
Keywords:
initiatives,
Stigma
reduction,
communities,
International Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharma Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 56 - 61
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Community-led
HIV
prevention
programs
have
become
vital
in
reducing
transmission
rates
developing
nations,
where
the
disease
continues
to
exert
a
significant
public
health
burden.
These
initiatives
leverage
insights,
trust,
and
cultural
understanding
of
local
populations
engage
vulnerable
groups,
increase
awareness,
promote
safe
behaviors.
Unlike
traditional
interventions,
community-led
approaches
emphasize
grassroots
involvement,
peer
education,
context-specific
strategies,
which
proven
effective
overcoming
barriers
such
as
stigma,
low
literacy,
limited
healthcare
accessibility.
This
review
explores
unique
elements
that
make
an
impactful
model
control.
Through
case
studies
recent
research,
we
highlight
effectiveness
regions
with
high
prevalence.
From
peer-led
education
among
at-risk
youth
Kenya
harm
reduction
efforts
India’s
urban
centers,
these
consistently
shown
positive
outcomes,
including
increased
testing
uptake,
higher
antiretroviral
therapy
adherence,
reduced
risky
The
adaptability
models
has
allowed
them
address
diverse
social
challenges,
providing
culturally
relevant
messaging
support
tailored
specific
populations,
sex
workers,
people
who
inject
drugs,
adolescents.
However,
face
obstacles,
inconsistent
funding,
insufficient
policy
support,
challenges
data
collection
for
monitoring
impact.
Keywords:
Prevention,
Community-Led
Interventions,
Developing
Nations,
Public
Health,
Behavioral
Change
Asian Journal of Dental and Health Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 35 - 39
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Mother-to-child
transmission
(MTCT)
of
HIV
remains
a
significant
challenge
in
low-income
nations,
where
limited
resources
and
healthcare
infrastructure
complicate
the
implementation
effective
prevention
strategies.
This
review
explores
affordable
solutions
for
reducing
MTCT,
focusing
on
key
interventions
such
as
early
diagnosis,
simplified
antiretroviral
therapy
(ART),
breastfeeding
management.
We
highlight
importance
cost-effective
diagnostic
tools,
ART
regimens,
community-based
approaches
that
can
be
scaled
resource-constrained
settings.
Despite
challenges,
have
proven
to
significantly
reduce
rates
improve
maternal
child
health
outcomes.
The
emphasizes
critical
role
diagnosis
point-of-care
testing
identifying
HIV-positive
mothers
pregnancy,
enabling
timely
access
ART.
Simplified
including
fixed-dose
combinations,
offer
an
way
viral
load
prevent
during
pregnancy
childbirth.
Furthermore,
managing
through
safe
feeding
practices
is
essential
mitigate
risks
postpartum
period,
often
most
likely.
Keywords:
(MTCT),
prevention,
