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ArticleAfrican health sciences2014

Effectiveness of counseling at primary health facilities: level of knowledge of antenatal attendee and their attitude on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in primary health facilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

P J T Wangwe, M Nyasinde, D S K Charles

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Article in African health sciences, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

P J T WangweDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O.BOX 65117, Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania ; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
M NyasindeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
D S K CharlesDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O.BOX 65117, Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania ; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChildren living with HIV worldwide majority are infected through mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT) acquired during pregnancy. Knowledge, attitude and behavioral changes are pivot tools towards success of any interventions.

objectivesTo determine the effectiveness of counseling on HIV done in primary health facilities (PHF), level of knowledge gained and attitude changes towards PMTCT.

methodsA cross sectional study assessing pregnant women's knowledge and their attitude towards PMTCT was conducted in Temeke district from October 2010 to Jan 2011 using a structured questionnaire.

resultsA total of 383 antenatal attendees were referred to Temeke district for management after counselled and tested for HIV in PHFs. Majority (86.9%) had primary education and good knowledge on MTCT. Correct timing of ARVs prophylaxis (15.7%) as preventive measures for MTCT was poor. Education and employment were associated with good knowledge on MTCT of HIV. Women had positive attitudes towards HIV counseling and testing, but stigma was a barrier to disclosure of one's serostatus.

conclusionThere is knowledge gap in routine PMTCT counseling among antenatal attendees in our PHFs. Effective counseling on PMTCT in the PHFs will bridge the identified knowledge gap and help in reduction of pediatric HIV.

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CounselingHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansInfectious Disease Transmission, VerticalPregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousPregnant PeoplePrenatal CareSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesTanzania

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