ABSTRACT*
Background: More than 90% of Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in children is
acquired due to mother-to-child transmission, which is
spreading during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding.
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of highly active
antiretroviral and short course antiretroviral regimens in
prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and
associated factors Jimma University Specialized Hospital