Grant: Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

People living with HIV need continuous treatment to stay healthy and to prevent passing the virus to their babies during pregnancy. Different HIV medicines, called antiretroviral therapy (ART), may have different effects on pregnant people and their newborns. Our research studies how ART affects pregnancy outcomes such as high blood pressure, preterm birth, low birth weight, birth defects, and HIV transmission to babies. Using health data from Manitoba and five other Canadian provinces, we examine how the type of ART, timing of treatment, and social factors influence these outcomes. We also explore differences between boys and girls and consider social and cultural influences. This work helps improve HIV treatment recommendations during pregnancy, supporting healthier mothers and babies.