Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Ogechukwu Taiw

Publications

• Research Article
  The Effect of Training on Traditional Birth Attendants' PMTCT Related Knowledge and Care Practices in Nigeria
  Author(s): Olumide Abiodun, John Sotunsa, Oluwatosin Olu-Abiodun, Franklin Ani, Agboola Taiwo and Ogechukwu TaiwOlumide Abiodun, John Sotunsa, Oluwatosin Olu-Abiodun, Franklin Ani, Agboola Taiwo and Ogechukwu Taiw
  
  Introduction: As much as 60% of children born in Nigeria are delivered by unskilled traditional birth attendants. It imperative for traditional birth attendants and similar cadre of health care providers in resource-limited settings to be knowledgeable and have the ability to deploy evidence based practices in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV if the goal of an AIDS free generation will be achieved. The successful linkage of evidence with practice in sub-Saharan Africa and other resource limited settings will translate into the reduction of MTCT of HIV as has been achieved in other parts of the world. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 142 traditional birth attendants. The research was based on diffusion of innovation theory. Practices related to prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV were evaluated relative to national guide.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000498

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