The role of exclusive breastfeeding and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS among pregnant women attending General Hospital Ningi Department: Public Health By: yakubu82 Project ID: 7688 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe Role of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS Among Pregnant Women Attending General Hospital Ningi. Background: Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health concern, particularly in resource-limited settings like General Hospital Ningi, Nigeria. Exclusive breastfeeding has emerged as a vital strategy to mitigate the risk of MTCT of HIV/AIDS and enhance maternal and child health outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to explore the role of exclusive breastfeeding in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS among pregnant women attending General Hospital Ningi and to identify factors influencing its practice. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at General Hospital Ningi, involving pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS. Data was collected through structured interviews and medical record reviews, assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding exclusive breastfeeding and MTCT prevention. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software. Results: The study included 350 pregnant women. The findings revealed that 60% of the participants had adequate knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding as a strategy to prevent MTCT of HIV/AIDS. However, only 38% practiced exclusive breastfeeding as recommended. Factors such as maternal age, education, and knowledge of MTCT prevention influenced the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: Exclusive breastfeeding plays a critical role in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS among pregnant women attending General Hospital Ningi. However, there is a gap between knowledge and practice. Implementing targeted educational programs and interventions, especially for younger and less-educated mothers, is essential to bridge this gap and reduce the risk of MTCT. Keywords: Exclusive breastfeeding, mother-to-child transmission, HIV/AIDS, pregnant women, General Hospital Ningi, prevention. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Public Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Cultural practices and implication to health promotion among Akoko northeast local government area, Ondo state»Challenges of osteoarthritis and its management in older adults above 65 in Awuda village, Anambra state»The challenges facing confidentiality of patients health information and how to improve on it»Awareness of health risks and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases among youths in Wadata community, Makurdi, Benue state»Impact of public pit toilet system and its associated problems - case study of Udi lga, Enugu state»Assessment of the utilization of standard precaution in the prevention of disease among health care workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Health seeking behaviours of persons with tuberculosis among residents in Amanator Ideato south Lga, Imo state»Awareness and practices in the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia among elderly in Owan east Lga, Edo state»Awareness of health implication of self-medication among the students of Paraclete Secondary School, Enugu state»Awareness of prostrate disorder and access to counselling among male adults in Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Rivers state»Health care seeking behaviour among the aged 60yrs in Bende local government area in Abia state»The attitude of pregnant women towards the utilization of insecticide treated mosquito nets in Gwale local government area of Kano state»Perception and attitude of women of childbearing age towards caesarian celivery in Ede South Local Government Area, Osun State»Knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived benefits of environmental sanitation among adults in Osogbo local government area Osun state, Nigeria»Factors influencing the use of traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria among the residents of Arulogun area, Ede, Osun state