Spatial distribution and determinants of the knowledge of reproductive age women about prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Limited knowledge about preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV contributes to the high prevalence of pediatric HIV caused by vertical transmission. Given the lack of sufficient information, this study aimed to identify hotspot and cold spot areas as well as the factors influencing reproductive-age women's knowledge about preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Ethiopia.

Method

The study utilized data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey, comprising a weighted sample of 15,683 reproductive-age women. Spatial analysis was conducted to identify significant clusters, and determinants were assessed using adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals.

Result

Significant hotspot regions were identified in Somali, Gambela,

SUBMITTER: Belete AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801677 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature