{"id":3134,"date":"2024-09-18T09:14:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T09:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/?p=3134"},"modified":"2026-05-13T08:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T08:28:59","slug":"promoting-prevention-of-mother-to-child-transmission-pmtct-in-zambezia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/pt\/2024\/09\/18\/promoting-prevention-of-mother-to-child-transmission-pmtct-in-zambezia\/","title":{"rendered":"Promo\u00e7\u00e3o da preven\u00e7\u00e3o da transmiss\u00e3o vertical do HIV nas mulheres da Zamb\u00e9zia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3134\" class=\"elementor elementor-3134\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76ab65e8 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76ab65e8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce0c86d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ce0c86d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size\">The vertical transmission of HIV, which occurs from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, remains a significant challenge in the fight against the HIV epidemic. In countries such as Mozambique, where the prevalence of the disease is high, prevention during this critical phase is a public health priority. In the Zamb\u00e9zia Province, various initiatives are underway to ensure that mothers and children have a healthy start to life, HIV-free.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|ast-global-color-8\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"ast-global-color-8\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size\">Estima-se que uma significativa percentagem de mulheres gr\u00e1vidas seja portadora do HIV. A preven\u00e7\u00e3o vertical \u00e9 uma estrat\u00e9gia essencial que envolve v\u00e1rias ac\u00e7\u00f5es, desde o diagn\u00f3stico precoce at\u00e9 o tratamento antirretroviral, proporcionando \u00e0s gestantes a oportunidade de ter filhos saud\u00e1veis. Compreender a magnitude do problema e os esfor\u00e7os direccionados \u00e0 sua mitiga\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e9 fundamental para a efectividade das pol\u00edticas de sa\u00fade.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|ast-global-color-8\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"ast-global-color-8\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size\">With the support of C-Sa\u00fade, healthcare professionals in Zamb\u00e9zia have mobilized programs that aim not only to treat but also to educate. In interviews with Maternal and Child Health Nurses (MCHN) working at the Nicoadala health unit, the impact of prenatal sessions that include HIV testing and guidance on the use of antiretroviral treatment was highlighted. &#8220;It is vital for women to understand that, with proper treatment, they can have healthy, HIV-free babies,&#8221; stated Lizete Manuel, an ESMI nurse.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|ast-global-color-8\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"ast-global-color-8\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size\">Additionally, community information campaigns have been organized to bring information to remote areas. Community health agents have conducted lectures and distributed informational materials about HIV prevention, addressing myths and realities that still surround the topic.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|ast-global-color-8\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"ast-global-color-8\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size\">Madalena Jamal, uma jovem m\u00e3e de tr\u00eas filhos, partilha sua experi\u00eancia: \"Quando soube que era HIV positivo, pensei que n\u00e3o teria esperan\u00e7a. Mas com o apoio do hospital e do tratamento, consegui ter meu \u00faltimo filho sem o v\u00edrus. Ele \u00e9 saud\u00e1vel e feliz.\" Essa narrativa destaca n\u00e3o apenas a import\u00e2ncia da preven\u00e7\u00e3o vertical, mas tamb\u00e9m o impacto transformador que pode ter na sa\u00fade das m\u00e3es e dos rec\u00e9m-nascidos<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|ast-global-color-8\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"ast-global-color-8\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size\">Despite progress, significant challenges remain. Negative social perceptions associated with HIV still prevent many women from seeking healthcare services. Additionally, the lack of resources in some areas and limited access to maternity care and other quality health services hinder the effective implementation of prevention programs.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|ast-global-color-8\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"ast-global-color-8\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size\">To address these barriers, C-Sa\u00fade is finding solutions by training community and religious leaders, midwives, and traditional birth attendants, who support health promotion and mobilize pregnant and lactating women to access healthcare services.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":3225,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-3225\" src=\"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEF_5726-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEF_5726-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEF_5726-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEF_5726-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEF_5726-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEF_5726-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEF_5726-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 13px; font-style: inherit;\">Lizete Manuel, provedora de sa\u00fade, realiza o aconselhamento sobre o PTV (Preven\u00e7\u00e3o da Transmiss\u00e3o Vertical) utilizando um gui\u00e3o para incentivar a des\u00e3o das mulheres gr\u00e1vidas<\/strong><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The vertical transmission of HIV, which occurs from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, remains a significant challenge in the fight against the HIV epidemic. In countries such as Mozambique, where the prevalence of the disease is high, prevention during this critical phase is a public health priority. In the Zamb\u00e9zia Province, various initiatives are underway to ensure that mothers and children have a healthy start to life, HIV-free. It is estimated that a significant percentage of pregnant women are HIV positive. Vertical prevention is an essential strategy that encompasses various actions, from early diagnosis to antiretroviral treatment, providing expectant mothers with the opportunity to have healthy children. Understanding the magnitude of the problem and the efforts directed towards its mitigation is fundamental to the effectiveness of health policies. With the support of C-Sa\u00fade, healthcare professionals in Zamb\u00e9zia have mobilized programs that aim not only to treat but also to educate. In interviews with Maternal and Child Health Nurses (MCHN) working at the Nicoadala health unit, the impact of prenatal sessions that include HIV testing and guidance on the use of antiretroviral treatment was highlighted. &#8220;It is vital for women to understand that, with proper treatment, they can have healthy, HIV-free babies,&#8221; stated Lizete Manuel, an ESMI nurse. Additionally, community information campaigns have been organized to bring information to remote areas. Community health agents have conducted lectures and distributed informational materials about HIV prevention, addressing myths and realities that still surround the topic. Madalena Jamal, a young mother of three, shares her experience: &#8220;When I learned that I was HIV positive, I thought there was no hope. But with the support of the hospital and treatment, I was able to have my last child without the virus. 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In countries such as Mozambique, where the prevalence of the disease is high, prevention during this critical phase is a public health priority. In the Zamb\u00e9zia Province, various initiatives are underway to ensure that mothers and children have a healthy start to life, HIV-free. It is estimated that a significant percentage of pregnant women are HIV positive. Vertical prevention is an essential strategy that encompasses various actions, from early diagnosis to antiretroviral treatment, providing expectant mothers with the opportunity to have healthy children. Understanding the magnitude of the problem and the efforts directed towards its mitigation is fundamental to the effectiveness of health policies. With the support of C-Sa\u00fade, healthcare professionals in Zamb\u00e9zia have mobilized programs that aim not only to treat but also to educate. In interviews with Maternal and Child Health Nurses (MCHN) working at the Nicoadala health unit, the impact of prenatal sessions that include HIV testing and guidance on the use of antiretroviral treatment was highlighted. &#8220;It is vital for women to understand that, with proper treatment, they can have healthy, HIV-free babies,&#8221; stated Lizete Manuel, an ESMI nurse. Additionally, community information campaigns have been organized to bring information to remote areas. Community health agents have conducted lectures and distributed informational materials about HIV prevention, addressing myths and realities that still surround the topic. Madalena Jamal, a young mother of three, shares her experience: &#8220;When I learned that I was HIV positive, I thought there was no hope. But with the support of the hospital and treatment, I was able to have my last child without the virus. He is healthy and happy.&#8221; This narrative not only highlights the importance of vertical prevention but also the transformative impact it can have on the health of mothers and newborns. Despite progress, significant challenges remain. Negative social perceptions associated with HIV still prevent many women from seeking healthcare services. Additionally, the lack of resources in some areas and limited access to maternity care and other quality health services hinder the effective implementation of prevention programs. To address these barriers, C-Sa\u00fade is finding solutions by training community and religious leaders, midwives, and traditional birth attendants, who support health promotion and mobilize pregnant and lactating women to access healthcare services. 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