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Abstract
Knowledge on HIV/AIDS in pregnant HIV(+) women
S. Rodriguez, S. Sobrecueva, M. Guerra, V. Tovar, L. Blanco
An investigation of 58 pregnant HIV (+) women taken from the obstetric services of hospitals in Caracas was undertaken.
Objective: To determine the relationship between social and demographic factors and the knowledge on HIV/AIDS in pregnant HIV(+) women.
Materials and methods: A survey was made to each woman where social and demographic characteristics and knowledge on HIV/AIDS, associate risk factors and prevention on HIV/AIDS. The statistical analyses were based on the reciprocal averaging method and the logistic model.
Results: showed that risk ratios for HIV(+) pregnant women from middle social strata compared with those from low social stratum were 4 and 6, respectively, for knowledge on HIV/AIDS.
Conclusions: The importance of the promotion and planning of appropriate information is fundamental to prevent progress of HIV /AIDS in pregnant HIV(+) women.
AIDS 2006 - XVI International AIDS Conference
Abstract no.
CDC2042
Suggested Citation
"S.Rodriguez, et al.
Knowledge on HIV/AIDS in pregnant HIV(+) women.
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AIDS 2006 - XVI International AIDS Conference:
Abstract no.
CDC2042"
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