Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Agboola Taiwo

Publications

• Research Article
  Elimination of Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV in Nigeria: The Roles, Preparedness and Determinants of Successful Involvement of Traditional Birth Attendants
  Author(s): Olumide Abiodun, John Sotunsa, Franklin Ani, Atinuke Olaleye and Agboola TaiwoOlumide Abiodun, John Sotunsa, Franklin Ani, Atinuke Olaleye and Agboola Taiwo
  
  Background: Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV plays a major role in reducing the number of children being infected with HIV. This study provides baseline information about the knowledge, practice and factors that affect PMTCT service provision by traditional birth attendants. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 142 traditional birth attendants in Ogun State, Nigeria carried out between January and March, 2014. Sample selection was by two-staged probability sampling technique. Data collection employed structured pre-tested questionnaires. Data were analysed using SPSS software for Windows (version 18). Uni-variate, bi-variate and multivariate analyses were done. Results: Participants were universally aware of HIV. Participants’ ability to correctly identify temporal mode of MTCT of HIV varied from 69.0% for ante-partum; and 76... Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000481

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