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Dr. Angela (Angie) Bengtson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Brown University. Her research focuses on improving health outcomes for HIV-infected women and children during the perinatal period. Dr. Bengtson's work explores the impact of HIV treatments on pregnancy outcomes and investigates novel strategies for monitoring ongoing engagement in HIV care. Her research addresses prevalent comorbid conditions associated with HIV during pregnancy, including gestational diabetes, hypertension, and perinatal depression. Dr. Bengtson has significant field experience in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Malawi and South Africa. She obtained her PhD in 2015 from the University of North Carolina's Department of Epidemiology. Her recent projects include an implementation science approach to monitoring HIV care engagement among pregnant women and adapting mental health interventions for HIV-infected perinatal women in Malawi. Her dedication to women's health research highlights the critical intersection of HIV treatment, maternal health, and child outcomes in resource-limited settings.
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