Seroprevalence Of Human Immunodeficiency Viruses In Pregnant Women
Seroprevalence Of HIV In Pregnant Women
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v9i6.2454Keywords:
Human immunodeficiency virus, Integrated Counselling and Testing Center, seroprevalenceAbstract
Background: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a burden globally and presents serious health problems in the developing countries. HIV data from antenatal women has been used to monitor trends in the general population. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the trend of HIV seroprevalence among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in tertiary care government hospital. Materials and Methods: Blood samples of registered ANC (antenatal care clinic) patients were collected and screened for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies at Integrated counselling and testing centre (ICTC) by the three rapid tests protocol as per the guidelines laid down by the World Health Organization (WHO testing strategy III) and the testing policy of National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Government of India. Results: The overall seroprevalence of HIV-1 in pregnant women was 0.20%. A decrease in seroprevalence of HIV-1 antibodies in ANC patients is noted. No pregnant female was found seroreactive for HIV-2 antibodies. Conclusion: Seroprevalence of HIV is declining in pregnant women. The prevention of parent to child transmission of HIV (PPTCT) programme is helping in control of the spread of HIV. Awareness should be made among the pregnant women regarding the need and benefits of getting tested to ensure proper utilization of PPTCT services [ Ahir G Natl J Integr Res Med, 2018; 9(6):40-43]
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