Abstract
Mother to child transmission is the major cause of HIV infection in children. This quantitative study was aimed at identifying the factors that influence mothers notifying their partners of their HIV status after undergoing routine HIV testing at antenatal clinics in Kalomo district, Zambia. A total of 120 antenatal mothers were interviewed. The study revealed that participants who had positive cultural practices, were married, in the same relationship for more than 5 years, had prior discussion with the partner about testing, and knew their partner's HIV status were more likely to notify their partners about their HIV status. Midwives will be able to use these factors to increase the women's HIV status notification rate and participation in preventive programmes by identifying women who are unlikely to notify their partners and help them to do so.
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