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Nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding evidence-based practice in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV programme in Malawi.
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- The Place of Evidence-Based Practices in Theoretical and Clinical Practice From the Perspective of Midwifery Students: A Qualitative Study.Journal of evaluation in clinical practice · 2025Article
- "Testing Can Be Done Anywhere": A Qualitative Assessment of Targeted Community-Based Point-of-Care Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV in Lusaka, Zambia.Global health, science and practice · 2022Article
- Are prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission service providers acquainted with national guideline recommendations? A cross-sectional study of primary health care centers in Lagos, Nigeria.BMC health services research · 2022Article
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- Experiences of nurse managers and practitioners on implementation of an evidence-based practice intervention.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2022Article
- Barriers in Implementing the PMTCT in Moretele Sub-District, South Africa: An Exploratory Study.Health services insights · 2022Article
- Factors affecting acceptance of at-birth point of care HIV testing among providers and parents in Kenya: A qualitative study.PloS one · 2019Article
- Assessment Knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness to Care for Patients with HIV/AIDS among Midwifery Students of Selected Universities in Iran in 2020.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHIV continues to be a global public health concern with Malawi being among the worst affected countries. The prevalence of HIV among pregnant women is also very high, thereby raising concerns of mother-to-child transmission of the virus. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV is therefore a priority in the efforts to curb the HIV pandemic. Keeping in mind that the area of HIV management is rapidly evolving, underpinning nursing care with evidence-based practice is essential and has been reported to reduce mother-to-child transmission.
objectivesThe aim of the study was to explore and describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses regarding evidence-based practice in PMTCT at a selected hospital in Malawi.
methodsAn exploratory descriptive quantitative design was used, and 81 nurses working in paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology departments completed a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using Predictive Analytics Software.
resultsThe results showed that nurses had average knowledge of evidence-based practice and although their attitudes were favourable, their practice was very low. Certain sociodemographic variables had an influence on the respondent's knowledge, attitudes and practices. Furthermore, the results have indicated that evidence-based practice was mainly hampered by insufficient resources and difficulties in accessing research articles. It emerged from the study that mentoring, training and access to literature could facilitate evidence-based practice in PMTCT among nurses.
conclusionNurses need to be provided with the necessary support including education and resources if evidence-based practice in PMTCT is to be promoted.
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