Author/Authors :
Fouedjio, Jeanne Hortence Yaounde Central Hospital - Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Cameroon , Fouedjio, Jeanne Hortence University of Yaoundé I - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cameroon , Fouelifack, Florent Ymele Yaounde Central Hospital - Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Cameroon , Fouelifack, Florent Ymele Higher Institute of Medical Technology in Yaoundé - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cameroon , Fouelifack, Florent Ymele Research, Education and Health Associative Group-GARES-Falaise, Cameroon , Fouelifa, Loic Dongmo University of Lomé - Faculty of Health Sciences, Togo , Fouelifa, Loic Dongmo School of Armies Health Services of Lomé, Togo , Mbu, Robinson Yaounde Central Hospital - Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Cameroon , Mbu, Robinson University of Yaoundé I - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cameroon
Abstract :
Introduction and objectives. HIV infection affects millions of people worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Transmission occurs by several means including the transmission from mother to child. The main objective of this study was to determine the risk factors of HIV infection among pregnant at the maternity unit of Yaoundé Central Hospital. Methods. We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study at the Obstetrics and Gynecologic Unit of the Yaoundé Central Hospital from 6th October 2015 to 30th June 2016. The sampling was consecutive. Testing was done by a sensitive test and a specific test if the first was positive. Data analysis was done through Excel 2007 software EpiData Analysis Version 3.2 and STATA version 12.0 (Texas USA 2001). Statistical significance was accepted for a value of P 0.05. Results. We included 360 pregnant women. Their average age was 27.99 +/- 5.63 years, ranging from 15 and 47 years. HIV prevalence was 13.1% (47/360). The main risk factors of HIV infection were the primary level of education (OR = 7.97; 95% CI = 2.23 to 28.49, P = 0.001) and multiple sexual partners (OR = 4.82; CI 95% = 2.24 to 10.38, P = 0.002). Conclusion. The low level of education and multiple sexual partners are significantly associated with HIV infection. We recommend the education of the girls which is a key factor for the empowerment of women.
