Authors :
Peter G. Pesambili
Volume/Issue :
Volume 6 - 2021, Issue 10 - October
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Abstract :
The aim of this study was to exterminate the
factors influencing the use of Prevention of Mother-ToChild Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Services in Ilala
District Dar es salaam Region. Interviews, questionnaire,
and documentary reviews were used for data collection.
The study used quantitative approach to analyse data
mathematically. The study found that age, sex, and
marital status were influencing the use of PMTCT
services. Other factors included limited support from
partners in the use of PMTCT services and education
levels of women, level of income and stigmatization. This
study was conducted after a determination that there are
limiting number of documented studies which has been
published on the socio-economic demographic and
cultural factors influencing the use of PMTCT of HIV
services in Ilala district where about 49,823 expectant
mothers were tested for HIV/AIDS status and the status
of their children born in 2018 and the results indicated
that 2.7% were HIV/AIDS positive. The study
recommends that the government through its sectoral
ministries and partner agencies should strengthening
community awareness on HIV, engaging male
involvement in PMTCT care, and getting friendly service
for the better PMTCT service utilization
Keywords :
Prevention, Mother to child transmission, HIV/AIDS, Tanzania.
The aim of this study was to exterminate the
factors influencing the use of Prevention of Mother-ToChild Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Services in Ilala
District Dar es salaam Region. Interviews, questionnaire,
and documentary reviews were used for data collection.
The study used quantitative approach to analyse data
mathematically. The study found that age, sex, and
marital status were influencing the use of PMTCT
services. Other factors included limited support from
partners in the use of PMTCT services and education
levels of women, level of income and stigmatization. This
study was conducted after a determination that there are
limiting number of documented studies which has been
published on the socio-economic demographic and
cultural factors influencing the use of PMTCT of HIV
services in Ilala district where about 49,823 expectant
mothers were tested for HIV/AIDS status and the status
of their children born in 2018 and the results indicated
that 2.7% were HIV/AIDS positive. The study
recommends that the government through its sectoral
ministries and partner agencies should strengthening
community awareness on HIV, engaging male
involvement in PMTCT care, and getting friendly service
for the better PMTCT service utilization
Keywords :
Prevention, Mother to child transmission, HIV/AIDS, Tanzania.