International Health
Persistent gaps in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in central Uganda: a case-control study
Abstract Objectives Achieving elimination of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) remains a challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Identifying persistent risk factors is critical for addressing remaining gaps in the prevention-of-mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) cascade. Methods We conducted a case-control study among mother-child pairs where cases were mothers of HIV-positive children aged <6 years, while controls were mothers of HIV-exposed but HIV-negative children aged <6 years. Data were collected on s …