Abstract
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.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Maternal Child Health, HIV Prevention, Leadership
Recommended Citation
Nkosi, Yvonne; Dakada, Grieta; and Phetlhu, Deliwe Rene, "Management of HIV exposed babies in Montshioa Stat Health Centre at Mafikeng sub-district of North West Province" (2017). Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership - Africa. 1.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/mchnla/2013/posters/1
Conference Name
Tau Lambda Conference 2013
Conference Host
Tau Lambda at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Conference Year
2013
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Management of HIV exposed babies in Montshioa Stat Health Centre at Mafikeng sub-district of North West Province
Bloemfontein, South Africa
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.
Description
This presentation is the summation of a project undertaken as part of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy South Africa Pilot (2012-2013 cohort).