Department of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Course and Research Team, College of Medicine and Health Sciences,
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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