Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Pregnant Women Attending Traditional Birth Homes And Hospitals In Southern Nigeria

Abstract

Introduction:

Prevention of mother-to-child transmission is an important strategy for the control of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. While the structure for this intervention programme exists within conventional antenatal care, infected pregnant women  who prefer the services of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) could be at risk of being undetected. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of HIV infection among pregnant women accessing antenatal care across conventional health facilities and traditional birth homes (TBHs) in Uyo, southern Nigeria.