Abstract
Evaluating religious influences on barriers to the uptake of maternal services among Muslim and Christian women in rural north-central Nigeria
Highlights
In order to reach the MDGs and SDGs, access to reproductive health services, including highly effective forms of contraception, is necessary
The physicians are reminded of the importance of supplementing technology-rich medical education with fundamental clinical skills imperative for global healthcare
Mass media sourcesd71.7% and 60% respectivelydwere the most recognized sources of family planning (FP) information, followed by friends (53.3%) and community events (45%). 89% of surveyed women indicated their preference for health clinics when in need of FP information
Summary
In order to reach the MDGs and SDGs, access to reproductive health services, including highly effective forms of contraception, is necessary. This pilot study aimed to assess how women who visited primary health clinics learn about their family planning (FP) options. 30% of HIV-positive women receive drugs for prevention of mother-to- child transmission (PMTCT). This study evaluated for religious beliefs and practices influencing access to ANC and PMTCT services among Muslim and Christian women in rural North-Central Nigeria (42% Muslim, 56% Christian). Improved access to combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programs in low and middle income countries (LMIC) has resulting in women living with HIV/AIDS (WLHA) to consider conception and parenthood. We surveyed WLHA to assess their knowledge of MTCT, family planning, and reproductive health, as well as the effectiveness of contraceptives
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