Management of HIV exposed babies in Montshioa Stat Health Centre at Mafikeng sub-district of North West Province
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Yvonne Nkosi; Grieta Dakada; René Phetlhu
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One of the guidelines for the prevention of mother to child transmission stipulates that PCR should be done on all babies born from HIV infected mothers at 6 and 18 weeks to promote the early detection and prompt management of HIV exposed babies. However, only a small number of HIV exposed babies are properly managed and tested for PCR. Discussions were held with mothers attending the health facility, and nurses at the facility and major referral points including the referring hospital. A call reminder system was put in place for mothers and an awareness campaign conducted through distribution of flyers and health education at the three main shopping malls in the area. Despite identified problems such as nurses lack knowledge on PCR, few training opportunities and staff shortage, socio economic status of mothers affecting their ability to bring the baby for follow up and insufficient referral systems, there was an increase in the number of babies tested for PCR after the interventions.
Type | Poster |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | Faculty/Mentor Approved: Sigma Academy Participant Presentation |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | Other |
Research Approach | Other |
Keywords | Maternal Child Health; HIV Prevention; Leadership |
CINAHL Subject(s) | HIV Infections; HIV Infections--Transmission; HIV Infections--Prevention and Control; HIV Infections--In Infancy and Childhood; HIV Infections--In Infancy and Childhood--South Africa; Disease Transmission, Vertical; Disease Transmission, Vertical--Prevention and Control; South Africa |
Name | Tau Lambda Conference 2013 |
Host | Tau Lambda At-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Ilanga Estate, Bloemfontein, South Africa |
Date | 2013 |
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