Factors influencing utilization and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in Oyun local government, Kwara state Department: Community Health By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 7027 Rating: (3.7) votes: 3Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractMother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV/AIDS continues to be a significant global health challenge, despite advances in prevention and treatment strategies. This work aims to identify factors influencing the utilization and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in Oyun Local Government, Kwara State. This descriptive study was carried out using the multistage technique to get two hundred respondents that participated. A structure questionnaire was used for data collection. The research shows that the majority 65% of the respondents agree that mothers reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to their child during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. This study reveal that more than half of the respondent 53.5% agree that accessibility to antenatal care services provide HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services to pregnant women. The study therefore concluded that the majority of 80% of the respondents agree that integrating PMTCT programs into existing health systems is very Important for all mothers. It is recommended that Regular monitoring and follow-up: Both the mother and infant should receive regular monitoring and follow-up to ensure they remain healthy and to detect any signs of HIV transmission...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and awareness of the effects of narcotic drug use among students of Federal Polytechnic Idah»Effect of immunization in children between the ages of 0-5 in family health centre Idah Local Government Area Kogi State»The effect of abortion on female students in College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, Kogi»Problem of pregnancy and abortion on girl child education in Nigeria»Factors influencing the attitude of women towards family planning - case study of Oke Eiri, Atan Local Government Area»Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state»Attitude of couple toward modern family planning practice in Birnin Gwari, Birnin Gwari local government, Kaduna state»Effect of malnutrition among children under five years of age in Patigi community of Patigi local government area of Kwara state»Knowledge of protein energy malnutrition and its prevention among mothers with children below five years of age in Ubiegbe Community Idah, Lga, Kogi state»Causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools»Causes and effects of drug abuse among adolescent in Amede community»Assessment of prevalence malaria among the patients attending Tofa comprehensive hospital»The impact of community health works in elderly condition in Ungogo local government»Assessing the mother knowledge on the benefit of breast feeding among children 0 - 24 months - a case study of Matoya village Maigatari local government, Jigawa state»Attitude and practice of mothers towards exclusive breast feeding in selected markets in Ilorin metropolis