The Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission: Option B+ in Swaziland
Trusty Mbatha
Broschiertes Buch

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...