
The Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission: Option B+ in Swaziland
Perceptions of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Pregnant Mothers Regarding PMTCT, Option B+ in Swaziland
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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 preg...
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.