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  • Published research

    HIV retesting of HIV-negative pregnant women in the context of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in primary health centers in rural Zambia: What did we learn?

    This observational study describes retesting pregnant women who previously tested HIV-negative in prevention of mother-to-child transmission services in Zambia. The authors recommend studying effective approaches to minimize the risk of HIV vertical transmission in women who seroconvert during pregnancy.
  • Published research

    Using behavior change approaches to improve complementary feeding practices

    Improving complementary feeding of children 6 to 24 months of age requires an understanding of what drives feeding behaviors in specific cultural and economic contexts and which systematic approaches best facilitate beneficial and feasible changes. This paper analyzes social and behavior change approaches and use of program delivery platforms at scale that resulted in documented improvements in Bangladesh, Malawi, Peru and Zambia. The authors conclude that complementary feeding practices, particularly dietary diversity, can be improved rapidly in a variety of settings through available program platforms if interventions focus on specific constraints and strategies encourage caregivers to prepare and feed appropriate foods.
  • Feature

    Ensuring access to maternal health services, even in Zambia’s most remote villages

    Complications during childbirth are common in Mulala, a village where Prisca and many other women do not have access to a skilled birth attendant. Mulala — in the Mansa District of northern Zambia — is roughly nine miles (14.5 kilometres) from...
  • Publication

    Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Implementation Starter Kit

    2012 — This implementation starter kit describes and provides access to all the materials used in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) component of FHI 360’s Zambia Prevention, Care and Treatment Partnership (ZPCT). The program...
  • Feature

    Defying the odds

    A Zambian man, whom we will call "John*," is working to change the traditional norm of male dominance, and the lack of male involvement in safe motherhood, as a result of his participation in the USAID-funded Zambia-led Prevention Initiative (ZPI)'s...
  • Feature

    HIV early infant diagnostic: Opportunity and challenge to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV

    This piece originally appeared on FHI 360's Degrees Blog. For the complete text, please visit: http://degrees.fhi360.org/hiv-early-infant-diagnostic-opportunity-and-challenge-to-prevent-mother-to-child-transmission-of-hiv/.
  • Feature

    One day at a time: A closer look at Zambia

    This piece originally appeared on FHI 360's Degrees Blog. For the complete text, please visit: http://degrees.fhi360.org/one-day-at-a-time-a-closer-look-at-zambia/. By Michael Welsh, PhD, MA, FHI 360 Country Director in Zambia and Prisca Kasonde,...
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    The road to elimination of new pediatric HIV infections: FHI 360’s contribution

    This piece originally appeared on FHI 360's Degrees Blog. For the complete text, please visit: http://degrees.fhi360.org/the-road-to-elimination-of-new-pediatric-hiv-infections-fhi-360s-contribution/. By Justin Mandala, MD, MPH, FHI 360 Technical...
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    Toward elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Zambia: Early infant diagnosis specimen referral system

    This piece originally appeared on FHI 360's Degrees Blog. For the complete text, please visit: http://degrees.fhi360.org/toward-elimination-of-mother-to-child-hiv-transmission-in-zambia-early-infant-diagnosis-specimen-referral-system/. By Michael...
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    Family planning should be part of the conversation at AIDS 2012

    This piece originally appeared on FHI 360's Degrees Blog. For the complete text, please visit: http://degrees.fhi360.org/family-planning-should-be-part-of-the-conversation-at-aids-2012/. By Rose Wilcher, FHI 360 Technical Advisor in the Global...