A Retrospective Study on Human Immune Deficiency Virus among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Imo State University Teaching Hospital

Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Research - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 2

Abstract

This study investigated the incidence of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) amongst pregnant women who attended antenatal clinic in Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH), Orlu between January' - December, 2016. The study was carried out to ascertain the prevalence of HIV amongst pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in IMSUTH, to determine the age range with the highest incidence and the socio-economic status of the women. The result of this study will add to the existing knowledge on HIV and throw more light on HIV incidence amongst pregnant women. It will also provide information and data base for other researchers/institution, encourage health practitioners and the government to be more aware of HIV prevalence amongst its citizens thus enabling them to organize periodic seminars and awareness programme on HIV infection and it’s spread. A retrospective descriptive study approach was adopted by the researcher through past medical records and document as the instrument for data collection. A sample size of 94 patients was used to represent the entire population. Results obtained showed that the incidence rate of HIV was 15.4% with highest rate recorded in November 15(15.9%) followed by August and October that had a incidence rate of 12(12.8%) while the lowest was in March 2(2.1%). Also, the results showed that the age range with the highest incidence is between 21-30years. Furthermore, the socio-economic status of women with highest incidence was traders 40(19.6%) followed by civil servants 17(13.9%), house wives 21(12.9%), students 11(13.6%) conclusions were drawn, recommendation made and suggestions for further studies given.

Authors and Affiliations

Ibebuike J. E, Nwokike G. I, Nwosu D. C. , Obeagu E. I

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Ibebuike J. E, Nwokike G. I, Nwosu D. C. , Obeagu E. I (2018). A Retrospective Study on Human Immune Deficiency Virus among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Imo State University Teaching Hospital. International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Research, 1(2), 19-24. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-514488