IMPACT OF PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION (PMTCT) PROGRAMS ON HIV PREVALENCE RATES IN JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Authors

  • Victoria Stephen Majur Achut Team University, Kampala.
  • Dr. Dennis Mubiru Team University, Kampala.
  • Dr. Sendagi Mohammed Team University, Kampala.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70572/agp.v1i10.7

Keywords:

Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs, HIV prevalence rate, Juba

Abstract

Background.

The persistence of high HIV prevalence rates in Juba, despite ongoing health interventions, highlights a critical gap in the current response strategies. There is a pressing need for a renewed focus on tailored, sustainable solutions that address both the biomedical and socio-cultural dimensions of HIV prevention and care. This study determined the Impact of Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs on HIV prevalence rates in Juba, Central Equatoria State.

 Methodology.

A cross-sectional study design was employed, utilizing qualitative and quantitative research methods. Data were collected through surveys and interviews with 142 participants, including healthcare providers and residents of Juba. Statistical analyses were conducted using regression models and correlation matrices to evaluate the impact of the HIV prevention strategies. The study was conducted in Juba, the largest city and capital of Central Equatorial State, South Sudan, an area with diverse demographics and significant HIV/AIDS challenges.

 Results.

(78%) of the participants was male, the majority of participants (37%) fall within the 21-30 age group, a significant portion of the participants (32%) had known their HIV status for 2-5 years,11.4% of respondents disagreed that they don’t know that Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS is preventable, 93.2% of respondents agreed that they have heard about and have knowledge on PMTCT, 47% of respondents approved that HIV positive mothers in their community are a target for stigma and discrimination if they stop breastfeeding their children to Prevent MTCT.

 Conclusion.

Prevention of mother-to-child transmission was found to be the least significant predictor affecting HIV/AIDS prevalence in Juba.

 Recommendation.

HIV/AIDS service providers should embark on addressing the epidemic strategically from the root cause but not at the symptom level.

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Published

2024-10-22

How to Cite

Achut, V. S. M., Mubiru, D., & Mohammed, S. (2024). IMPACT OF PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION (PMTCT) PROGRAMS ON HIV PREVALENCE RATES IN JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. AfroGlobal Perspectives, 1(10), 13. https://doi.org/10.70572/agp.v1i10.7

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 10 (2024): October 2024

Section

Section of Health Sciences

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