Maternal Outcomes among HIV Positive Pregnant Mothers and Birth Outcomes of HIV Exposed Newborns in Nyahururu County Referral Hospital, Kenya

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Approximately 37 million people were living with HIV by the end of 2015. This led to high morbidity and mortality among women of childbearing age, especially in SubSaharan Africa which was the epicentre of this global pandemic. Strengthening and implementing prevention of mother-to-child (PMTCT) services could reduce the incidence of vertical transmission and improve quality of life. We aimed to determine maternal and birth outcomes among HIV-positive pregnant mothers and HIV-exposed newborns in Nyahururu county referral hospital, Laikipia, Kenya.