Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Habtamu Mellie Bizuayehu

Publications

• Research Article
  Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing Service Utilization among Pregnant Mothers in North West Ethiopia In 2014
  Author(s): Bruke Gidey, Habtamu Mellie Bizuayehu and Muluken TeshomeBruke Gidey, Habtamu Mellie Bizuayehu and Muluken Teshome
  
  Introduction: According to 2011 Ethiopian demographic health survey result, about 2.2% mothers were HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive in Amhara regional state. HIV testing during pregnancy is the gateway for PMTCT (Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission) of HIV though its coverage was 72.0% to 82.5% in North-West Ethiopia. Objective: To assess VHCT (Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing) service utilization and its determinants among pregnant mothers in North-West Ethiopia in 2014. Methods: A community based cross sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative research methods was conducted in Enemay woreda/district. Data was collected on systematically selected 386 pregnant mothers and 4 FGDs (Focus Group Discussion) on purposively selected pregnant mothers and their partners. A pre tested closed ended structured questionnaire and open.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000437

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