Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Article Writing Example

dePaoli, M.M. et al. Early cessation of breastfeeding to prevent postnatal transmission of HIV: a recommendation in need of guidance. Acta Paediatrica 97.12, (2008): 1663-1668.

In 2008, worldwide health estimates showed that approximately 430,000 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections were occurring amongst children younger than 15 years of age annually. Those figures are compounded with aggregate representation in sub-Saharan Africa and mostly due to mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). According to dePaoli et al. (2008), factors determining HIV viral testing of infants in the context of mother-to-child transmission, infection passed in infant breast feeding may be diminished by way of preventive strategies; and especially early cessation. A marked difference in level of eradication of HIV-AIDS MTCT transmission at the global level persists, with virtual elimination of the prevalence of transmission to moderate mitigation in well resourced nations.

Consultancy of neonatal mothers on infant breast feeding should be supported by evidence based research recommendations argues dePaoli et al., as prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) maximizes health both short-term and long-term benefits. Social intervention for prevention of risk of HIV transmission during breast feeding also revealed variance in outcome, with PTMCT highest amongst older mothers showing lower depression scores, higher PRMCT knowledge, lower incidence of PTMCT behavior (maternal and infant nevirapine adherence, health facility delivery and exclusive formula feeding), along with HIV status disclosure and consistent attendance at support groups.