| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| DNV | Declarations of live births |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| RIHI | Risk for hearing impairment |
| LB | Live births |
| MeSH | Medical Subject Headings |
| NICU | Neonatal intensive care units |
| OR | Odds Ratio Adjusted |
| SUS | Sistema Único de Saúde (Unified Health System) |
| VHL | Virtual Health Library |
| WHO | World Health Organization |