Reduction of HIV vertical transmission: a challenge for nursing care

Authors

  • Maria José Rodrigues Vaz UNIFESP; EPM; Núcleo Multidisciplinar de Patologias Infecciosas na Gestação
  • Sonia Maria Oliveira de Barros UNIFESP; EPM; Departamento de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692000000200007

Keywords:

HIV, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, pre-natal care, obstetric nursing

Abstract

With the crescent rates of HIV infection within female population in reproductive age, we may observe a correspondent increase in congenital infections. Thus, the obstetric nurse must be updated to participate and to develop programs of pre-natal care for HIV pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to review the pre-natal follow-up of this population regarding nursing care. Authors did not intend to approach all aspects of this subject, especially considering that investigations extend the great improvements already achieved since the acknowledge of the disease.

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Published

2000-04-01

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Original Articles

How to Cite

Vaz, M. J. R., & Barros, S. M. O. de. (2000). Reduction of HIV vertical transmission: a challenge for nursing care. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 8(2), 41-46. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692000000200007