Perception on prevention of mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT) of HIV among women of reproductive age group in Osogbo, Southwestern Nigeria

Abstract

IntroductionThe fastest growing group of adults living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is women. As more women contract the virus, the number of children infected in utero, intra-partum, and during breastfeeding has been growing. This study assessed the knowledge and attitude of women of child bearing age towards the prevention of mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.Materials and methodsThis is a descriptive cross sectional survey of 420 women of the reproductive age group (15–49 years) selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data were obtained using interviewer-administered, pretested, semistructured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 15.ResultsA high level of awareness about HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was observed among the respondents (99.8%). The knowledge about MTCT and PMTCT of HIV was high, 92.1% and 91.4%, respectively. However, a significant portion (71.27%) of the study population had poor attitudes towards PMTCT of HIV.ConclusionDespite the high level of awareness of HIV/AIDS, and good knowledge about MTCT and PMTCT of HIV/AIDS among the respondents, the attitude towards PMTCT is poor. There is need for the involvement of the stakeholders in bridging the gap between knowledge and attitude of prevention of MTCT of HIV among women.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards PMTCT of HIV among Women Attending Ambo Hospital ANC Clinic, West Ethiopia

“…This study have showed that most of the respondents, 229 (97.10%), would agree to VCT, and only 7 (2.9%) would not agree. This result is similar with that of south western Nigeria which has showed that Most of the respondents, 349 (83.10%), would agree to VCT, 36 (8.60%) would not agree, while 35 (8.30%) were not sure [18,21,22].…”

“…Pre-tested structured questionnaire was prepared by reviewing previously done studies on the topic of interest [19][20][21][22][23][24][25]. The data were collected using structured interviewer administered questionnaire prepared to address knowledge, attitude, practice associated with PMTCT services.…”

Prevalence of Candida yeasts in oral samples from children with AIDS and children exposed and not exposed to HIV served by SUS in the state of Bahia, Brazil

“…This tendency has been observed throughout Brazil by the increased number of newborns exposed to the risk of HIV [1][2][3] . The first cases of AIDS in children were recorded in 1982 by Ammann and O'Reilly, who reported cases of vertical transmission of HIV from the infected mother to child.…”

“…Most children acquire the virus from their mothers through vertical transmission, which compromises their immune system in the fullness of its growth 6 . Vertical transmission can occur in the uterus at anytime during pregnancy, during normal or cesarean delivery, or via breastfeeding [1][2][3]5 . Significant functional abnormalities due to HIV infection make children more susceptible to opportunistic infections, including those in the oral cavity.…”

Knowledge on Mother to Child Transmission and Utilization of Services Designed to Prevent Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS among Pregnant Women in Hossana Town, Southern Ethiopia

“…Mother-To-Child Transmission (MTCT) accounts for the vast majority of more than 700,000 estimated new HIV infections in children worldwide annually [1]. Every day, more than 1800 babies contract HIV from their mothers worldwide; and many of these cases occur in Africa [2].…”