Late or missed HIV diagnosis during pregnancy is still occurring in a high-income country and represents a high risk of MTCT

Key Points

• The research aims to assess the impact of late or missed HIV diagnoses during pregnancy on mother-to-child transmission rates.
• Analyzed trends in HIV diagnosis during pregnancy in a high-income country.
• Evaluated the relationship between diagnoses and rates of mother-to-child transmission.
• Identified barriers to early HIV testing and antenatal care access.
• Late or missed diagnoses significantly correlate with increased rates of mother-to-child transmission.
• Strengthened efforts in early testing are necessary to mitigate risks of transmission.
• Retention in antenatal care is crucial to prevent missed diagnoses.