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Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV services in Malawi

Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV services in Malawi This study aimed to determine the factors that influence the use of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services among young HIV-positive adults in the Balaka district of Malawi. A questionnaire was given to 184 HIV-positive young mothers aged 15–24 years who met the inclusion criteria and who consented to the study. The participants were selected from six health centres in the Balaka district during their visits to the under 5 clinic, HIV and AIDS support groups and HIV follow up clinic. Results showed that the participants’ knowledge of mandatory HIV testing, stigma and discrimination, and poverty influenced their use of PMTCT services. There is a need to mobilise the communities to promote PMTCT awareness and reduce stigma and discrimination towards HIV-positive mothers. Monitoring and evaluation activities and in-service education for health workers is also recommended to promote utilisation of PMTCT services in the district. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health Mark Allen Group

Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV services in Malawi

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Copyright © 2012 MA Healthcare Limited
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1759-7374
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10.12968/ajmw.2012.6.3.139
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Abstract

This study aimed to determine the factors that influence the use of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services among young HIV-positive adults in the Balaka district of Malawi. A questionnaire was given to 184 HIV-positive young mothers aged 15–24 years who met the inclusion criteria and who consented to the study. The participants were selected from six health centres in the Balaka district during their visits to the under 5 clinic, HIV and AIDS support groups and HIV follow up clinic. Results showed that the participants’ knowledge of mandatory HIV testing, stigma and discrimination, and poverty influenced their use of PMTCT services. There is a need to mobilise the communities to promote PMTCT awareness and reduce stigma and discrimination towards HIV-positive mothers. Monitoring and evaluation activities and in-service education for health workers is also recommended to promote utilisation of PMTCT services in the district.

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African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health – Mark Allen Group

Published: Jul 1, 2012

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