HIV Seroprevalence Among Pregnant Women Attending AnteNatal Clinic in a Tertiary Health Institution in Benin City, Nigeria
Journal Title: Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) - Year 2010, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim. Maternal to child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a continuous source of new HIV infection and one of the most common complications of pregnancy in some developing countries. This study was aimed at investigating the seroprevalence of HIV in pregnant women in Benin City, Nigeria. Materials and Methods. Sera of 3,410 pregnant women were tested for the presence of HIV antibodies using rapid test algorithm method between January 2008 and June 2009. Results. A total of 176 (5.2%) were sero-positive to HIV. Infection was recorded in all age groups but there was no statistical significance between age group and infection (P = 0.076). History of sexually transmitted disease, high social economic status and being literate were risk factors for acquiring HIV infection. Conclusion. The prevalence rate recorded in this study suggests that HIV screening of pregnant women should be an on-going exercise. This measure will help minimized mother to child transmission of the disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Paul Imade| Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Kennedy Ibadin| Human Reproductive Research Programme, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Nosahkare Eghafona| Department of Microbiolgy, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Onaiwu Enabulele| Department of Microbiolgy, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Endurance Ophori| Department of Microbiolgy, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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