A study on prevalence of HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in a tertiary care hospital,Kota, Rajasthan

Savita Singh; Archana Garg

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

A study on prevalence of HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in a tertiary care hospital,Kota, Rajasthan

Savita Singh, Archana Garg

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION: Burden of HIV in pregnant women follows overall epidemic in India. Estimating the HIV seroprevalence among pregnant women provide essential information for monitoring trend of HIV in general population and assist in prevention from mother to child transmission. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This study was conducted for a period of 12 months from January 2018 to December 2018 which included 3987 pregnant women who attended antenatal clinic. Blood samples collected after pretest counselling and informed consent and tested for HIV antibodies as per NACO guidelines. RESULTS: Out of 3987 pregnant women, 6 found to be positive for HIV–1 antibodies with prevalence rate of 0.15%. Majority of seropositive women (.10%)were in the age group of 20–30 Years. No pregnant women was found seroreactive for HIV–2 antibodies. We also observed past 3 years prevalence of HIV in pregnant women. A total of 10925 women were tested over a period of 3 years out of which 20 were positive for HIV1 antibodies giving an overall prevalence rate of 0.18%. CONCLUSION: Appropriate antenatal screening, education, interventions during pregnancy, delivery and eastfeeding will ing down the mother to child transmission of HIV