ArticleCureus2025
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding HIV/AIDS Among Antenatal Women Attending a Tertiary Care Center in Western India.
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Abstract
introductionHIV infection remains a major global health issue, particularly affecting women and children through mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). In India, despite national programs and improved screening efforts, gaps persist in awareness, attitude, and practices among antenatal women regarding HIV transmission and its prevention. Identifying these gaps is essential for improving prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) outcomes. AIM &
objectivesThe aim of this study was to assess whether antenatal women attending a tertiary care center possess adequate knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices related to HIV. The specific objectives were to evaluate their understanding of HIV transmission and MTCT and determine key influencing factors. METHODOLOGY: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at LLRM Medical College, Meerut, from June 2023 to May 2024. A total of 500 antenatal women were enrolled using systematic sampling. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 24 (Released 2015; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States), applying univariate and multivariate logistic regression.
resultsThe study found that 77.0% of women identified sexual transmission correctly, 64.0% recognized MTCT, and 75.0% acknowledged condom use as a preventive method. However, awareness about antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy (55.0%), breastfeeding risk (39.0%), and elective C-section (29.0%) was suboptimal. This highlights the need for targeted educational interventions to improve PMTCT awareness and practice.
conclusionThe study reveals that while antenatal women in the study had a good level of awareness about HIV transmission routes and preventive measures, significant gaps in knowledge remain, particularly regarding MTCT and breastfeeding as a transmission route.
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