Abstract
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is a major problem in sub-Saharan Africa despite increasing availability of free and subsidized antiretroviral treatment (ART); MTCT can be significantly reduced provided pregnant and breastfeeding mothers adhere to prescribed regimens. Access to potable water and adequate sanitation is a major problem in low-resource countries including Zambia, located in sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated the influence of water hygiene and sanitation (WASH) on ART adherence intention among HIV positive women enrolled in Option B+ regimen, the current World Health Organization recommendation for low resource countries.
Sigma Membership
Delta Sigma
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
HIV/AIDS, Mother-to-Child Transmission, Potable Water, Toilet Access, Zambia, Antiretroviral Treatments, Women
Advisor
Jaime C. Acey-Slaughter
Second Advisor
Loretta S. Jemmott
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Drexel University
Degree Year
2018
Recommended Citation
Nutor, Jerry John Yao, "Impact of water, hygiene and sanitation on medication adherence intention among HIV positive women enrolled in Option B+ treatment regimen in Zambia" (2021). Dissertations. 130.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/130
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2021-10-08
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10824275; ProQuest document ID: 2058880295. The author still retains copyright.