The Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission: Option B+ in Swaziland - Mbatha, Trusty
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This book explores and describes the perceptions of the HIV positive pregnant mothers regarding the PMTCT Option B+ programme. The study was conducted in one of the public health units in the Manzini Region, Swaziland. All cases of HIV positive pregnant mothers enrolled on PMTCT Option B+ programme participated in this study. Number of participants sampled was 20 and only 17 participants were interviewed. The findings revealed that Option B+ programme prevents mother-to-child transmission of HIV. This is implemented through administering medication (antiretroviral drugs) to mothers during…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
This book explores and describes the perceptions of the HIV positive pregnant mothers regarding the PMTCT Option B+ programme. The study was conducted in one of the public health units in the Manzini Region, Swaziland. All cases of HIV positive pregnant mothers enrolled on PMTCT Option B+ programme participated in this study. Number of participants sampled was 20 and only 17 participants were interviewed. The findings revealed that Option B+ programme prevents mother-to-child transmission of HIV. This is implemented through administering medication (antiretroviral drugs) to mothers during pregnancy. The PMTCT Option B+ programme boosts the mother¿s immune system, prevents opportunistic infections and prolongs life.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Trusty Lomcebo Dlamini holds a Master's degree in Nursing from the University of South Africa. She is involved with ongoing Doctoral Studies (PhD) in Nursing Science at the University of South Africa. Dr. Trusty teaches Community Nursing, Nursing Science and Arts, and Palliative Care at Southern Africa Nazarene University.