article · Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine

Healthcare services provided to pregnant women with HIV and their outcomes at primary healthcare clinics in the Free State province, South Africa

Olive P. Khaliq
Nomakhuwa Tabane
Ahmad Jassen
Jagidesa Moodley

2026Open accessUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal

Abstract

HIV prevalence among pregnant women remains high, with gaps in viral load monitoring and HIV retesting and early antenatal booking. Low-birth-weight rates were higher among HIV-exposed infants, indicating ongoing vulnerability despite available services.

Research topics

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v27i1.1792

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