Ann Infect Dis Epidemiol | Volume 3, Issue 1 | Research Article | Open Access

Professional Nurses’ Perceptions of Gender Inclusiveness of HIV Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Programme in Kwazulu-Natal

Miya RM^*

Department of Nursing Science, University of Zululand, South Africa

^*Correspondance to: Miya RM 

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Abstract

A qualitative, descriptive, explorative study was conducted via in depth individual participants’ interview until data saturation. The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the range of barriers and motivational factors for gender inclusiveness within the PMTCT programme in public hospitals in KwaZulu Natal as perceived by professional nurses. The study revealed that main barriers of gender-inclusiveness range from restrictive policies, resource and interpersonal factors, impact of HIV stigma and issues relating to treatment adherences. The study recommends intense male recruitment into PMTCT to ensure effective management of HIV in pregnancy and to prevent MTCT. This will ensure a holistic support needed by pregnant women on PMTCT.

Keywords:

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Gender inclusiveness; Human Immune Virus; Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission

Citation:

Miya RM. Professional Nurses’ Perceptions of Gender Inclusiveness of HIV Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Programme in Kwazulu- Natal. Ann Infect Dis Epidemiol. 2018;3(1):1027.