Attitudes and perceptions of pregnant women towards the use of Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Nigeria

Mother-to-child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus continues to be a major problem in Nigeria. Despite several initiatives, the number of infected pregnant women receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus remains low in Nigeria. Evidence suggests that attitudes and perceptions of the pregnant women influence their use of Anti-Retroviral Therapy.

Source: Women and Birth - June 25, 2018 Category: Midwifery Authors: Puremeluan B. Major, Shuby Puthussery, Yannis Pappas Source Type: research