Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Factors Associated with Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS among Pregnant Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinic in Hawassa Referral Hospital, South Ethiopia

2013 ◽  
Vol 04 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanuel A Abajobir
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
South Ethiopia ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Pregnant Mothers ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Awareness of mother to child HIV transmission among women attending antenatal clinic, SMIMER, Surat

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
PB Patel ◽  
S Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Hiv Aids

The study was conducted among 946 women attending antenatal clinic in SMIMER teaching hospital during 2008 to know their awareness regarding various aspects of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV and it was found that though the general awareness of HIV is high, awareness of MTCT and its prevention is low which need to be improved through focused IEC campaign. Background : More than 90% of HIV infections in children aged <15 years are due to mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). The MTCT may reverse the gains of the child survival strategy in the country. Awareness of HIV and MTCT among antenatal women plays crucial role in preventing MTCT. Objective : To evaluate the awareness and knowledge of HIV/AIDS, MTCT of HIV and the methods to prevent MTCT of HIV. Methods : This is a descriptive cross sectional study carried out among antenatal women at the SMIMER Teaching Hospital during 2008. Results : Out of 946 women interviewed, 78% had heard of HIV/AIDS and main sources of information were television (48.8%) and radio (37.8%). Ninety-one percent of women were aware of MTCT of HIV. Trans-placental route (41%) was the commonly identified route of transmission. Awareness of HIV/AIDS, HIV co-existence with pregnancy and Mother to child transmission was significantly higher among women with at least secondary education (P<0.05). The level of knowledge and perceptions of MTCT of HIV is inadequate. Conclusion : There is an urgent need to scale up HIV awareness programme focusing on mother-to-child transmission in the region. Keywords: Awareness; education; mother-to-child transmission; prevention; HIV DOI: 10.3126/saarctb.v7i1.3956SAARC J. TUBER. LUNG DIS. HIV/AIDS 2010 VII(1) 8-12

scholarly journals The Prevention of Mother-to-Child HIV/AIDS Transmission at Public Health Centers: A Phenomenology Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-203
Author(s):  
Dhesi Ari Astuti ◽  
Mohammad Hakimi ◽  
Yayi Suryo Prabandari ◽  
Ida Safitri Laksanawati ◽  
Atik Triratnawati
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Pregnant Mothers ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objective: Mothers with HIV are likely to transmit the virus to their babies during pregnancy, delivery, or through breastfeeding. According to studies, the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission among mothers that do not receive any form of treatment during pregnancy is approximately 15-45%. In Indonesia, the lack of a prevention program for HIV led to the provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). The policies, financial facilities, the healthcare system, and human resources, including health workers, are factors that influence the PMTCT. This research discusses the perceptions of several doctors and midwives regarding the prevention of mother-to-child transmission at public health centers. Furthermore, information regarding policies and implementation of the PMTCT program at public health centers in Yogyakarta was qualitatively collected through semi-structured interviews. Methods: This research involved 6 participants, comprising of 3 heads of public health centers and 3 midwives as the HIV/AIDS program managers. A total of 5 themes were selected for the interview, namely policies of mandatory HIV testing for pregnant mothers, inadequate knowledge of the virus, need for PMTCT training, infrastructure and facilities, and HIV retesting. Results: Pregnant mothers are at potential risk of exposing health workers to HIV. They are also prone to contracting the virus due to poor educational background and less exposure to health information. Therefore, midwives need Prongs 3 and 4 to avoid contracting the virus while assisting pregnant mothers. Presently, there is a shortage of health promotion media for PMTCT, which include both electronic and print educational media. Therefore, the implementation of HIV testing in Indonesia is mandatory for pregnant mothers at their first antenatal care (ANC). However, despite the importance of conducting this test before labor, there is no regulation to ensure its implementation. Conclusion: The success of HIV mitigation is closely associated with the participation of academicians, policymakers, and community networks in providing collaborative planning strategies for the reduction of its spread, and evaluation of the mitigation result.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Mother-to-child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Despite Immunoprophylaxis

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 711-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cui-Ping Liu ◽  
Yi-Lan Zeng ◽  
Min Zhou ◽  
Lan-Lan Chen ◽  
Rong Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Mother To Child

scholarly journals Involvement of Male Partners of Pregnant Women in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Haiti: A Mixed-Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 155798832110060
Author(s):  
Patrice Ngangue ◽  
Middle Fleurantin ◽  
Rheda Adekpedjou ◽  
Leonel Philibert ◽  
Marie-Pierre Gagnon
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mother To Child

This mixed-methods study aimed to determine the level of male involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services in Haiti and identify barriers and associated factors. From May to June 2018, a questionnaire was used to measure the level of male involvement. Semistructured interviews with pregnant women were also conducted. Multivariate linear regression and qualitative content analyses were performed to explore factors associated and barriers to male partners’ involvement in PMTCT services. One hundred and two pregnant women living with HIV completed the questionnaire. About 47% of male partners had a high level of involvement. Specifically, 90% financially supported their spouse, and 82% knew her appointment date at the antenatal clinic (ANC). Only 25% of male partners accompanied their spouse to the ANC, and 19% routinely used a condom during sexual intercourse. Factors associated with male involvement in PMTCT were being married and sharing HIV status with the male partner. Male partners with a positive HIV status were more likely to be involved in PMTCT. Qualitative findings revealed that barriers to male involvement included the conflict between opening hours of the ANC and the male partner’s schedule, waiting time at the ANC, and the perception of antenatal care as being women’s business. Overall male partners’ involvement in PMTCT services is moderate. Gender relations, sociocultural beliefs, and care organization are likely to hinder this involvement. Developing and implementing contextually and culturally accepted strategies for male partners of pregnant women could contribute to strengthening their involvement in the PMTCT program.

HIV/AIDS and Children

2021 ◽  
pp. 376-380
Author(s):  
Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara ◽  
Sandeepkumar O
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Vertical Transmission ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Hiv Aids

Children are innocent victims of HIV infection through vertical transmission. Children who are HIV positive, either through mother-to-child transmission or following sexual abuse, are often not told what could happen to them, and they will certainly be frightened when they experience symptoms.

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