%0 Journal Article
%T Prevention of Maternal-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Knowledge, Attitude and Factors Influencing Active Participation among HIV-Positive Men in a Military Health Facility in Lagos, South Western Nigeria
%A Nkechinyere Elizabeth Harrison
%A Kenneth Ejiofor Oruka
%A Uzoamaka Concilia Agbaim
%A Olatunde Ademola Adegbite
%A Obiyo Nwaiwu
%A Nathan Anelechi Elvis Okeji
%J Open Journal of Preventive Medicine
%P 233-253
%@ 2162-2485
%D 2020
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojpm.2020.108017
%X <strong>Introduction</strong>: Traditionally, Prevention of Maternal-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV involves women and excludes men despite their important roles. There is a need for more data on factors influencing male participation in PMTCT programs. <strong>Design</strong>: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study of married HIV-positive men receiving care at the adult ART clinic, 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Yaba. Data were collected from March 15 to April 30, 2018. <strong>Result</strong>: Out of the 366 respondents, 333 (91%) were aware that HIV can be transmitted from mother to child. However, only 43.2% correctly identified that it can be transmitted during pregnancy, while 30.2% stated during labour. Almost all of the respondents (96.4%) would also accept that their positive partners take antiretroviral treatment to protect her unborn baby, 86.9% would support non breastfeeding option after delivery, and 95.6% indicated readiness to buy formula milk for the baby. Similarly, majority believed that a pregnant woman can be tested for HIV without the permission of her partner (Mean = 1.47 ¡À 0.893), and that men should accompany their spouse to ANC/PMTCT clinics (Mean = 1.86 ¡À 0.921). <strong>Conclusion</strong>: This study revealed that despite low knowledge of PMTCT among men, there is a good level of attitude and involvement among them. We recommend further study to fully explore the impact of education on men¡¯s participation.
%K Prevention
%K Maternal to Child
%K HIV Transmission
%K Men
%K Attitude
%K Practice
%K Nigeria
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=102365