Understanding women's uptake and adherence in Option B plus for prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Papua, Indonesia: A qualitative study
- Lumbantoruan, C
- Kermode, M
- Giyai, A
- Ang, A
- Kelaher, M
DOIAbstract
BACKGROUND: Despite a more proactive approach to reducing new HIV infections in infants through lifelong treatment (Option B+ policy) for infected pregnant women, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) has not been fully effective in Papua, Indonesia. Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is the second greatest risk factor for HIV infection in the community, and an elimination target of <1% MTCT has not yet been achieved. The purpose of this study was to improve understanding of the implementation of Option B+ for PMTCT in Papua through investigation of facilitators and barriers to women's uptake and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the program. This information is vital for improving program outcomes and succes...
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