Child mortality associated with maternal HIV status: a retrospective analysis in Rwanda, 2005-2015

Introduction Child mortality remains highest in regions of the world most affected by HIV/AIDS. The aim this study was to assess child rates relation maternal HIV status from 2005 2015, period rapid treatment scale-up Rwanda. Methods We used data 2005, 2010 and 2015 Rwanda Demographic Health Surveys derive under-2 survey year mother’s build a multivariable logistic regression model establish association independent predictors stratified status. Results In total, 12 010 live births were reported mothers period. Our findings show higher among children born with compared negative (216.9 vs 100.7 per 1000 births) significant reduction for both groups (72.0 42.4 births, respectively). pooled reduced model, odds HIV, (adjusted OR, AOR 2.09; 95% CI 1.57 2.78). (AOR 0.69; 0.59 0.81) 0.35; 0.28 0.44) 2005. Other included living smaller families 1–2 members 5.25; 3.59 7.68), being twin 4.93; 3.51 6.92) offspring not using contraceptives at time 1.6; 1.38 1.99). Higher education (completed primary school: 0.74; 0.64 0.87) secondary or education: 0.53; 0.38 0.74)) also associated mortality. Conclusions This shows an important decline without over 10-year span.