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- Title
RESOURCE CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY HIV-POSITIVE WOMEN ON THE PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISION PROGRAMME AT A HOSPITAL IN BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE.
- Authors
Moyo, Idah; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Human, Sarie
- Abstract
The aim of the study was to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of HIV-positive women who utilised the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services at a central hospital in Zimbabwe. The PMTCT programme plays an integral role in the management of HIV transmission. The effective implementation of the PMTCT programme cannot be overemphasised. This study utilised a qualitative, descriptive, phenomenological research design. Data was gathered using in-depth individual interviews that were audio recorded. Fifteen HIV-positive PMTCT clients participated in the study. Data was analysed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. The results showed that the clients attending the PMTCT programme experienced several challenges as they utilised the services, emanating from material, financial and human resource- related challenges. The implication for effective implementation of the PMTCT programme is that there should be adequate resource provision.
- Subjects
ZIMBABWE; HIV prevention; VERTICAL transmission (Communicable diseases); HIV infection epidemiology; EMPLOYMENT; EXPERIENCE; INTERVIEWING; LONGITUDINAL method; MARITAL status; PHENOMENOLOGY; RESEARCH methodology; PRENATAL care; PUERPERIUM; STATISTICAL sampling; QUALITATIVE research; SAMPLE size (Statistics); JUDGMENT sampling; EDUCATIONAL attainment; THEMATIC analysis; DISEASE prevalence; DATA analysis software; DIARY (Literary form); MEDICAL coding; FETUS; PREVENTION
- Publication
Africa Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, 2017, Vol 19, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1682-5055
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.25159/2520-5293/1233