scholarly journals Evaluation of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme at a primary health care centre in South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
OS Akinsanya ◽  
JA Wiseberg-Firtell ◽  
G Akpomiemie ◽  
OV Adeniyi ◽  
RP Kaswa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care Centre ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Mother To Child

scholarly journals Knowledge and perception of Prevention of Mother to Child services amongst pregnant women accessing antenatal clinic in a Primary Health Care centre in Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eme T. Owoaje ◽  
Adedoyin D. Omidokun ◽  
Olusimbo K. Ige
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Primary Health Care Centre ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Mother To Child

Background: Few studies have assessed pregnant women’s perceptions regarding prevention of mother to child of HIV and the available services at the primary health care level in Nigeria.Objective: Assessment of knowledge and perception of antenatal clinic (ANC) attendees regarding Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV at primary health care facilities in south-west Nigeria.Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted amongst 400 antenatal attendees in a Primary Health Care centre in Ibadan, Nigeria.Results: Known methods of PMTCT were: use of anti-retroviral treatment (ART) during pregnancy (75.0%), ART at birth (65.8%) and not breastfeeding (61.8%). Previous HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) was reported by 71%, significantly higher proportions of those who were married, in the third trimester of pregnancy or engaged in professional and/or skilled occupations had been tested. Regarding the HCT services provided, 92.2% understood the HIV-related health education provided, 89.7.2% reported that the timing was appropriate, 92.6% assessed the nurses’ approach as acceptable but 34.0% felt the test was forced upon them. Majority (79.6%) were aware of non-breastfeeding options of infant feeding, but only 3.5% were aware of exclusive breastfeeding for a stipulated period as an infant feeding option. Nevertheless, the majority of the women found the non-breast feeding option culturally unacceptable.Conclusion: Women in this survey were knowledgeable about the methods of PMTCT, but had negative perceptions regarding certain aspects of the HCT services and the recommended non-breastfeeding infant feeding option. Health workers should provide client friendly services and infant feeding counselling that is based on current WHO recommendations and culturally acceptable.

scholarly journals Immunisation-related Knowledge, Attitudes and Promotive Practices among Mothers in an Urban Primary Health Care Centre in South-East Nigeria: a Call for Improved Clinic-based Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
I Okedo-Alex ◽  
I Akamike ◽  
A Adeke ◽  
C Uneke
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Primary Health Care Centre ◽  
Childhood Vaccination ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Primary Health

Background: Nigeria is among the five countries accounting for half of the world’s unimmunised children. Maternal knowledge and attitude play key roles in uptake and timeliness of routine childhood vaccination. This study assessed immunisation-related knowledge, attitudes and promotive practices among mothers in Abakaliki Ebonyi State Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study among 117 mothers with children aged 0-23 months attending a Primary Health Care Centre in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and analysed using SPSS version 20 with a p value of ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.Results: Over half (55.6%) of the respondents were aged 26-35years while 47% had secondary school education. Majority (91.5%) had previously vaccinated their children, but only 31.7% knew the dosing of polio vaccine. Less than half (42%) of the mothers had adequate knowledge about routes of vaccine administration. About half (49.7%) had adequate knowledge about the children’s next vaccination appointments. Most (94%) considered immunisation important in preventing childhood diseases with up to 95% of them willing to bring their children for immunisation. Only 57.3% were satisfied with the adequacy of immunisation-related information received from the clinic. Majority (81.2%) were timely in accessing immunisation for their babies. Educational status (P=0.035) and child’s age (P=0.008) were associated with knowledge and practice of immunisation respectively. Conclusion: Mothers in this study had good immunisation-related practices and positive attitude towards immunisation. Although majority had good knowledge, some knowledge gaps were identified. We recommend improved maternal education and content of clinic-based education on immunisation.

scholarly journals An Overview on Hyperthyroidism, Evaluation and Management Approach in Primary Health Care Centre

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
Hussain Khalid Almudayni ◽  
Rayan Khalid Alhowaish ◽  
Basheer Maqbul Alotaibi ◽  
Amal Mohammed Alshehri ◽  
Abdulhadi Muflih Alqahtani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care Centre ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Primary Health
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