Maternal-Infant transmission of HIV/AIDS in the Bahamas: An emerging issue

Maternal infant HIV transmission is becoming an issue in the Bahamas. Between 1985 and 1992, HIV seroprevalence maternal-infant transmission among women seen at antenatal clinic have increased form 0 to 3 percent. Undoubtedly a number of factors, (behavior, attitudes, and practices) have contributed to this rise. These include prostitution, risky sexual behavior (male and female), substance abuse and increased incidence of genital ulcers. Strategies for the prevention and control of maternal-infant transmission are subsequently suggested (AU)