What factors hinder ethnic minority women in rural China from getting antenatal care? A retrospective data analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is one of the main transmission routes of HIV, and the probability of MTCT can be dramatically reduced with comprehensive interventions. In southwest and western regions in China, the level of development in rural areas is relatively backwards and retains some original features, which also increases the difficulty of controlling infectious diseases. The Liangshan Prefecture started the prevention of MTCT programme in 2009. However, the implementation of the programme is not ideal, and the coverage of HIV testing is still low. Many Yi (local major ethnicity) women did not take antenatal care (ANC) and just gave birth to their babies at home for a variety of reasons.

Methods

Women with pregnancy history in the last 5 years were re

SUBMITTER: Liu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6701585 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature