A study to assess the knowledge regarding mother to child transmission of HIV among antenatal mothers at MCH Centre, Tirupati.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: HIV/AIDS has been described as the most dangerous and deadly disease of the millennium. Women are sexu0ally economically and biologically more vulnerable to HIV infection and AIDS. Lack of knowledge about HIV/AIDS is one of the main reasons why the transmission rate is so severe. Aim: To assess the knowledge regarding mother to child transmission of HIV among antenatal mothers. Method: Descriptive design was utilized. A total sample of 100 antenatal mothers was recruited in the study. The study was conducted at MCH centre, Tirupati. Data was collected through structured questionnaire on knowledge regarding mother to child transmission of HIV. Results: The results revealed that, out of 100 antenatal mothers, nearly 3/4th of the respondents 74(74%) had moderate knowledge, 16(16%) had adequate knowledge and 10(10%) had inadequate knowledge on mother to child transmission of HIV. Conclusion and recommendations: It was concluded that knowledge of mother to child transmission of HIV, modes of transmission, diagnosis and its management was moderate. So, there is a need to educate the antenatal mothers to increase awareness about mother to child transmission of HIV.
Authors and Affiliations
B. Sunitha, Dr. C. Usha kiran, Mrs. K. Varalakshmi
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