HIV Testing Acceptance During Labor in Cameroon
Author Information
Author(s): Kongnyuy Eugene J, Mbu Enow R, Mbopi-Keou Francois X, Fomulu Nelson, Nana Philip N, Tebeu Pierre M, Tonye Rebecca N, Leke Robert JI
Primary Institution: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK
Hypothesis
To assess the acceptability of intrapartum HIV testing and determine the prevalence of HIV among labouring women with unknown HIV status in Cameroon.
Conclusion
Acceptability of intrapartum HIV testing is high and the prevalence of HIV is also high among women with unknown HIV sero-status in Cameroon.
Supporting Evidence
- 88.3% of women counselled accepted to be tested for HIV.
- 10.1% of those tested were found to be HIV positive.
- Acceptability of HIV testing was negatively associated with maternal age and parity.
Takeaway
Most women in labor accepted to be tested for HIV, and many of them were found to be HIV positive. This shows that testing during labor is important.
Methodology
The study was conducted in four hospitals in Cameroon where labouring women with unknown HIV status were counselled and tested for HIV.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the socio-economic and cultural differences affecting women's willingness to accept testing.
Limitations
The study only included hospitals in the capital city and did not evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the testing approach.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 27 years, with a majority aged 20-29, and most had at least one antenatal visit.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Confidence Interval
0.46–0.97
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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