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Empowering Local Comadronas in Indigenous Guatemala: A Tool for Sexual and Reproductive Health

2024-10-01T11:03:02-04:00

There is a strong link between HIV and maternal health, with higher HIV rates correlating to increased maternal mortality. HIV-infected women face a 2 to 8 times higher risk of death and pregnancy complications. Indigenous Mayan women in Guatemala are particularly vulnerable due to partner migration and traditional gender roles.