scholarly journals Knowledge of pregnant women on mother-to-child transmission of HIV, its prevention, and associated factors in Assosa town, Northwest Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
pp. 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Abtew ◽  
Worku Awoke ◽  
Anemaw Asrat
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Mother To Child

scholarly journals Knowledge of Pregnant Women on Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Meket District, Northeast Ethiopia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfaye Birhane ◽  
Gizachew Assefa Tessema ◽  
Kefyalew Addis Alene ◽  
Abel Fekadu Dadi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Mother To Child

Knowledge of pregnant women on the three periods of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV has implication for child HIV acquisition. This study aims to assess the knowledge of pregnant women on mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to identify associated factors in Meket district, northeast Ethiopia. Logistic regression models were fitted to identify associated factors. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to determine the presence and strength of association. About one-fifth (19%) of women were knowledgeable on mother-to-child transmission of HIV (95% CI: 15.5%, 22.4%). Being urban resident (AOR: 2.69, 95% CI: 1.48, 4.87), having primary education (AOR: 2.41, 95% CI: 1.03, 5.60), reporting receiving information on HIV from health care providers (AOR: 3.24, 95% CI: 1.53, 6.83), having discussion with partner about mother-to-child transmission of HIV (AOR: 2.64, 95% CI: 1.59, 4.39), and attending antenatal care (AOR: 5.80, 95% CI: 2.63, 12.77) were positively associated with increased maternal knowledge of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Knowledge of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among pregnant women was low. Providing information, especially for rural women and their partners, is highly recommended.

scholarly journals Male Partner’s Involvement in HIV Counselling and Testing and Associated Factors among Partners of Pregnant Women in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alemu Zenebe ◽  
Abebaw Gebeyehu ◽  
Lemma Derseh ◽  
Kedir Y. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hiv Counselling And Testing ◽  
Mother To Child

Background.Despite the existence of several programmes promoting male involvement in HIV counselling and testing during their wife’s pregnancy as a part of PMTCT, few men have heeded the call. The aim of this study was to assess male partner’s involvement in HCT and its associated factors.Methods. This study was based on institution based cross-sectional study design that used systematic random sampling technique. A total of 416 partners were interviewed in the data collection. Multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to identify the independent predictors.Result. In this study, the prevalence of male involvement in HCT was found to be 40.1% (95% CI: 35.3%–44.7%). The independent predictors of male involvement were partners who were younger, were cohabitant, were with multigravida wives, were knowledgeable on route of mother-to-child transmission, and discussed HCT.Conclusion. The prevalence of male involvement in HCT was found to be suboptimal compared to similar studies in Ethiopia. There is a need of interventions on partners who are older, separated, and with lower gravidity wife. Awareness creation campaign should also be created on the route of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and on the importance of discussion with wife.

scholarly journals Utilization of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Services and Associated Factors among Antenatal Care Attending Mothers in Sebeta Town, Central Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailu Merga ◽  
Kifle Woldemichael ◽  
Lamessa Dube
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Pmtct Service ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mother To Child

Background. HIV transmission from mother to child continues to be the major source of HIV infection among children under the age of fifteen. Targeting pregnant women attending antenatal clinics provides a unique opportunity for implementing prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs against HIV infection of newborn babies. This study assessed utilization of PMTCT service of HIV and associated factors among ANC attending mothers.Methods. An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 20 to March 30, 2015, using exit interviews with 377 ANC attendees using consecutive sampling method. In-depth interviews with service provider were conducted to complement the quantitative data. Data were entered and analysed using EpiData and SPSS, respectively.Results. The prevalence of PMTCT service utilization was 86.9% in this study. Only 8.6% of respondents attended the facility for HCT. After controlling confounders using logistic regression, PMTCT service utilization was associated with age (25–34) of respondents (AOR (95% CI) = 0.46 (0.22, 0.97)), mother’s occupational status (being merchant AOR (95% CI) = 0.31 (0.12, 0.83), government employee AOR (95% CI) = 0.05 (0.01, 0.28), student AOR (95% CI) = 0.1 (0.01, 0.44), and daily laborer AOR (95% CI) = 0.13 (0.05, 0.33)), husband’s educational status (lack of formal education (AOR (95% CI) = 3.3 (1.1, 9.9))), having discussion with husband (AOR (95% CI) = 6.1 (2.6, 14.1)), partner tested (AOR (95% CI) = 8.2 (1.9, 34.46)), and being not satisfied with the service (AOR (95% CI) = 0.46 (0.2, 0.99)).Conclusions. This study revealed that utilization of HIV counseling and testing during antenatal care was high among pregnant women in Sebeta town. It highlights that focusing on improvement of quality and coverage of health services has significant effects on PMTCT service utilization. Effective use or uptake of ARV drug among HIV-positive pregnant women should be further investigated so that utilization will be enhanced.

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

Community Based HIV Screening in Pregnant Women and Provision of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Care in Rural Zambia

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Shilalukey Ngoma ◽  
Tepa Nkumbula ◽  
Wilbroad Mutale ◽  
Chabala Chishala ◽  
Reuben Mbewe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Hiv Screening ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Rural Zambia ◽  
Mother To Child
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