Title:
Prevention Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Vietnam: Multi Factors Influencing the Utilization
Authors:
Hoang, Nguyen Minh
Year:
2013
PAGE:
ix, 42
Language:
En
Subject:
Governance & HIV and AIDS
Keywords:
PMTCT, HIV/AIDS, Utilization, Pregnant Women, Vietnam
Abstract:
After several years of conducting HIV/AIDS programs, Vietnam still has to face with concerned issues. One of them is the low utilization of PMTCT services. This study was conducted as a literature review to explore and analyze factors influencing the utilization of PMTCT at multi layers based on the framework of health care utilization (adapted from Andersen’s model). Pregnant women in rural area with poor economic condition and lower education level are likely to have less opportunities for utilizing PMTCT. Lack of continual services, shortage of human resources in both quantity and quality as well as stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS are important factors of health care delivery system. Incorrect knowledge about PMTCT among pregnant women without support from community and male partner under the context of gender inequality and son reference are major socio-cultural and economic factors. The low utilization of PMTCT was also the consequence of inappropriate health policies and the shortage of support from criminalized policy. Based on these findings with the consideration of international lessons learnt, Vietnam should set priorities in enhancing the PMTCT system with sufficient and qualified health workers and facilities as well as reducing stigma and discrimination. Advocacy for a better environment for PMTCT activities and a better collaboration with other sectors are essential to improve the utilization of PMTCT. Besides, it is necessary to conduct campaigns to enhance awareness about HIV/AIDS, benefit of PMTCT and empower human rights for pregnant women together with community mobilization to improve involvement of their male partner and community.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Southeastern Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2013 Hoang
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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