Pregnant Mothers Perception and Adherence in the Prevention of Mother-To-Child Hiv Transmission in Cilacap Regional Hospital 2020

Abstract

HIV/AIDS has emerged as a worldwide health crisis since 1981 and has spread extensively. According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the global HIV infection count reached 6.7 million at the end of 2016, with 2.1 million of those affected being under the age of 15. Approximately 1.8 million individuals acquire HIV annually, and over 1.4 million women with HIV infection get pregnant each year. According to data provided by the director of VCT at Cilacap Regional Hospital during the last decade, there have been a total of 983 instances of HIV/AIDS in Cilacap Regency, ranking it as the third highest in Central Java Province. Of the whole population, 75% of individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS fall between the age range of 25 to 49, which is the reproductive age group. While HIV infection is becoming less common in Asia, in many of these nations it remains one of the most common pregnancy problems. The fact that only 20% of pregnant women have access to anti-retroviral (ARV) services is one reason why HIV is still the primary cause of death for women of childbearing age in cases of vertical transmission [1]. According to preliminary survey results from January 10, 2020, the VCT clinic presently has four pregnant HIV+ women. This research intends to ascertain the perspective and adherence of pregnant mothers in preventing the transfer of HIV from mother to child (PMTCT). This study is a descriptive qualitative study with an explanatory research approach. The sampling method is Purposive Sampling followed by Snowball Sampling while the data were collected using triangulation technique. The results showed that all participants had good perceptions and adherence about the implementation of PMTCT programs. Further research is required on the significance of family support to the pregnant mothers adherence.