FACTORS AFFECTING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE PREVENTION OF MOTHERTO- CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV PROGRAMME AT RURAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF MADIBENG SUB-DISTRICT

Debbie Seoka Habedi; Anna Gertruida Nolte; Annie Mmasethunya Temane

doi:10.25159/2520-5293/397

Authors

Debbie Seoka Habedi University of South Africa
Anna Gertruida Nolte University of Johannesburg
Annie Mmasethunya Temane University of Johannesburg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25159/2520-5293/397

Keywords:

Availability, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission, Programme

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The study determined the experiences of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive pregnant women regarding the availability of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme. A qualitative, explorative and descriptive research was conducted. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was utilized to identify research participants. Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews. Data were analyzed using Teschâ€™s steps. Emerging theme from data analysis was lack of and shortage of resources. Results revealed that HIV positive pregnant women experienced PMTCT programme services which were poor and of low standard. Recommendations were developed for HIV positive pregnant women to have available PMTCT programme services through filling of vacant health care workers posts, increasing number of health care facilities and extension of working hours.

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