scholarly journals Knowledge about mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS, its prevention and associated factors among reproductive-age women in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from 33 countries recent Demographic and Health Surveys

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0253164
Author(s):  
Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale ◽  
Zemenu Tadesse Tessema ◽  
Adugnaw Zeleke Alem ◽  
Yigizie Yeshaw ◽  
Alemneh Mekuriaw Liyew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) 90 percent of babies acquired HIV/AIDS from infected mothers. Maternal knowledge about mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV/AIDS and its prevention is a cornerstone for elimination of MTCT of HIV/AIDS. Despite this, there is limited evidence about knowledge about MTCT of HIV/AIDS and its prevention and associated factors in SSA. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge of MTCT of HIV/AIDS, its prevention (PMTCT) and, associated factors among reproductive-age women in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective To assess Knowledge about mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS and its prevention and associated factors among reproductive-age women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Methods The recent SSA countries’ Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), which were conducted from 2008/09 to 2018/19, was our data source. We appended 33 countries’ DHS data for our analysis. For our study, a total weighted sample of 350,888 reproductive-age women was used. Due to the hierarchical nature of the DHS data, we conducted a multilevel analysis. Finally, the adjusted odds ratio with its 95% confidence interval was reported, and variables with p-value≤0.05 were considered as significant predictors of knowledge of MTCT of HIV/AIDS and its prevention. Results In this study, 56.21% (95% CI: 56.05–56.38) of respondents had correct knowledge about MTCT of HIV/AIDS and its prevention among reproductive-age women in SSA. In the multilevel logistic regression analysis: being in the older age group, better education level, being from a rich household, having mass media exposure, having parity of one and above were associated with higher odds of knowledge about MTCT of HIV/AIDS and its prevention. However, being perceiving distance from the health facility as a big problem was associated with lower odds of knowledge about MTCT of HIV/AIDS and its prevention. Conclusion Knowledge about MTCT of HIV/AIDS and its prevention among reproductive-age women in SSA was low. Therefore, it is better to consider the high-risk groups during the intervention to increase awareness about this essential public health issue and to tackle its devastating outcome.

scholarly journals Knowledge of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV among women of reproductive age group and associated factors at Mecha district, Northwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tewachew Muche liyeh ◽  
Endeshaw Admasu Cherkose ◽  
Miteku Andualem Limenih ◽  
Tigist Seid Yimer ◽  
Hailemariam Demewozu Tebeje
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Objective: This study was aimed to asses knowledge of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV among reproductive age women and associated factors at Mecha district, North West Ethiopia. A community based cross sectional study was conducted among 853 reproductive age women from July 1- 30/2016 in Mecha district. By multistage sampling technique data were collected through pre-tested questionnaire. The collected data was entered in Epi Data 3.1 and analyzed with SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression model were used. Result: About 22.4% of the respondents were knowledgeable on prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Having knowledge on PMTCT of HIV was significantly associated with urban residence (AOR =2.486, 95%CI= 1.160-5.328), education level of secondary and above (AOR =5.445, 95%CI=2.698-10.986), those having history of antenatal care followup (AOR =4.430, 95%CI=1.471-13.340), those with history of institutional delivery (AOR=4.766, 95%CI = 2.004-11.334), those having comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS (AOR=1.697, 95%CI = 1.011-2.846), women who were knowledgeable about mother to child transmission of HIV (AOR =2.203, 95% CI =1.37-3.54), and women who held discussions with their husband regarding HIV/AIDS, (AOR= 2.700, 95%CI =1.658-4.396). Key words: knowledge, PMTCT, HIV, Women, Ethiopia

scholarly journals Knowledge of reproductive age women on prevention of mother to child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and associated factors at Mecha district, Northwest Ethiopia: A community based cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tewachew Muche liyeh ◽  
Endeshaw Admasu Cherkose ◽  
Miteku Andualem Limenih ◽  
Tigist Seid Yimer ◽  
Hailemariam Demewozu Tebeje
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Objective: To asses knowledge of reproductive age women on prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV and associated factors at Mecha district, North West Ethiopia, 2016. Result: About 22.4% of the respondents were knowledgeable on prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Having knowledge on PMTCT of HIV was significantly associated with urban residence (AOR =2.486, 95%CI= 1.160-5.328), education level of secondary and above (AOR =5.445, 95%CI=2.698-10.986), those having history of antenatal care followup (AOR =4.430, 95%CI=1.471-13.340), those with history of institutional delivery (AOR=4.766, 95%CI = 2.004-11.334), those having comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS (AOR=1.697, 95%CI = 1.011-2.846), women who were knowledgeable about mother to child transmission of HIV (AOR =2.203, 95% CI =1.37-3.54), and women who held discussions with their husband regarding HIV/AIDS, (AOR= 2.700, 95%CI =1.658-4.396).

scholarly journals Knowledge of reproductive age women on prevention of mother to child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and associated factors at Mecha district, Northwest Ethiopia: A community based cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tewachew Muche liyeh ◽  
Endeshaw Admasu Cherkose ◽  
Miteku Andualem Limenih ◽  
Tigist Seid Yimer ◽  
Hailemariam Demewozu Tebeje
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Abstract Objective : To asses knowledge of reproductive age women on prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV and associated factors at Mecha district, North West Ethiopia, 2016. Result : About 22.4% of the respondents were knowledgeable on prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Having knowledge on PMTCT of HIV was significantly associated with urban residence (AOR =2.486, 95%CI= 1.160-5.328), education level of secondary and above (AOR =5.445, 95%CI=2.698-10.986), those having history of antenatal care followup (AOR =4.430, 95%CI=1.471-13.340), those with history of institutional delivery (AOR=4.766, 95%CI = 2.004-11.334), those having comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS (AOR=1.697, 95%CI = 1.011-2.846), women who were knowledgeable about mother to child transmission of HIV (AOR =2.203, 95% CI =1.37-3.54), and women who held discussions with their husband regarding HIV/AIDS, (AOR= 2.700, 95%CI =1.658-4.396). Key words : knowledge, PMTCT, HIV, Women, Ethiopia

scholarly journals Screening strategies to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B in sub-Saharan Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuke Shimakawa ◽  
Abdoulaye Seck ◽  
Shevanthi Nayagam ◽  
Coumba Toure-Kane ◽  
Maud Lemoine
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Screening Strategies ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Mother To Child
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