Study on HIV prevalence in pregnant women and association of risk factors favoring its transmission
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) among pregnant women became a challenging public health aspect in the whole world. HIV testing has to do in the first trimester itself immediately after confirmation of pregnancy to take necessary precautions to avoid mother to child transmission and also to reduce the viral load in pregnant women. The present study is to know the prevalence of HIV among pregnant women and assessment of various risk factors which favors HIV transmission. Pregnant women attending to ICTC (Integrated Counseling and testing center) tested for Human Immunodeficiency virus, both HIV 1 and HIV 2 using 3 kits supplied by NACO (National AIDS Control Organization). Out of 1437 HIV positive adult patients, 83 adults were pregnant women, about 5.77%. All the pregnant women were heterosexuals. Most of the pregnant women who are HIV positive were married about 95.1%. Unemployment among HIV positive pregnant women about 81.9%. One case (1.2%) of pregnant women with HIV-TB Dual infection was observed. 60.2% of HIV positive pregnant women has sexually transmitted infections. Most of the patients were in the upper lower socioeconomic status about 68.6%. Pregnant women with HIV should diagnose as soon as possible to reduce mother to child transmission. Most of the members in this study were heterosexuals, unemployed belonging to upper lower socioeconomic status with sexually transmitted infections. Patients should educate about basic hygiene and safe sex practices. HIV pregnant women should extensively counsel about significance of ART should also explain about its benefits and teratogenic potential. Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Pregnant women, sexually transmitted infections.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Vanisree Dasari, Dr. Parameswari Katay, Dr. Geethanjali Anke
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