Ethiopia
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards PMTCT of HIV among Women Attending Ambo Hospital ANC Clinic, West Ethiopia
Author(s): Gurmu Tesfaye, Bachu Tufa, Jimma Likisa, Minyahil Alebachew, Gobezie Temesgen and Hunduma DinsaGurmu Tesfaye, Bachu Tufa, Jimma Likisa, Minyahil Alebachew, Gobezie Temesgen and Hunduma Dinsa
Background: Every day there are nearly 1800 new HIV infections in children under 15 years of age, more than 90% occurring in the developing world. Most (about 90%) of these infections are associated with mother-to-childtransmission (MTCT). Moreover about, 1400 children under 15 years of age die of an HIV-related illness per day. Hence, this study tried to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice with prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinic.
Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant mothers attending antenatal care clinic at Ambo General Hospital from April 1-May 30, 2014. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 238 antenatal care attendees. Data were collected through structured pre-tested questionnaire. The data were entered into Epi.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6113.1000407
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