J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2025 Jan-Dec;24:23259582251382267. doi: 10.1177/23259582251382267. Epub 2025 Oct 15.
ABSTRACT
BackgroundIn Cameroon, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) program has been implemented for over two decades, yet persistent challenges hinder their effectiveness. This study evaluates the effectiveness of PMTCT program between 2021 and 2023 throughout the national territory.MethodsThis was a retrospective analysis of data from Cameroon’s PMTCT program with data sourced from the national health records and analyzed using advance statistic technics.ResultsThe findings indicate a slight upward trend in transmission prevalence from 0.98% in 2021 to 1.06% in 2023. Maternal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status during pregnancy emerged as a major driver of transmission, highlighting gaps in repeated HIV testing. We note a national wide decline of first antenatal attendances and HIV testing coverage. Male partner involvement remained low and retention in care varied overtime inline to specific indicators.ConclusionWhile Cameroon’s PMTCT program has made progress, challenges persist with mother-to-child transmission-related program indicators.
PMID:41091741 | DOI:10.1177/23259582251382267
